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Wildfires near Madrid and in southwestern France force tens of thousands to evacuate
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Spain’s government declared a national emergency Friday after wildfires forced the evacuation of some 10,000 people in the central region of Madrid, while in southern France tens of thousands fled their homes to escape two major blazes. “We are experiencing a dramatic situation, not just in sever...
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Key takeaway The regional government of Madrid, which spans a wide area around the capital city, said 10,000 people had been evacuated from different villages as multiple fires raged out of control late on Thursday.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Spain’s government declared a national emergency Friday after wildfires forced the evacuation of some 10,000 people in the central region of Madrid, while in southern France tens of thousands fled their homes to escape two major blazes. “We are experiencing a dramatic situation, not just in sever...
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