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Fires West of Madrid: Up to 25,000 Hectares Burned on July 25
Fires west of Madrid burned up to 25,000 hectares on July 25, 2026, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The affected area spans two regions: approximately 10,000 hectares in Madrid's region and 13,000 to 15,000 hectares in the neighboring province of Ávila. The total burned area represents more than double the size of Paris.