Next 12 hours ‘decisive’ for wildfire near Madrid, says Spanish PM
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared the next 12 hours critical for containing a massive wildfire near Madrid. Extreme heatwaves across southern Europe are complicating firefighting efforts, with the government taking direct control of the disaster response.
Why it matters
The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires near major urban centers in Europe highlight the escalating impact of climate change on public safety and infrastructure.
A house destroyed by wildfire in Pelayos de la Presa, 40 miles (65 km) west of Madrid./Getty Images A house destroyed by wildfire in Pelayos de la Presa, 40 miles (65 km) west of Madrid./Getty Images Wildfires Next 12 hours ‘decisive’ for wildfire near Madrid, says Spanish PM Comments by Pedro Sánchez come as extreme heat renews pressure on firefighters tackling blazes across southern Europe
Prefer the Guardian on Google The next 12 hours will be “decisive” for a large wildfire burning near Madrid, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez , has said, as extreme heat renews pressure on firefighters racing to control blazes across southern Europe.
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