Spain declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate.

Spain declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate. Link Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.