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Fires West of Madrid: Up to 25,000 Hectares Burned on July 25
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
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.
- Up to 25,000 hectares burned west of Madrid on July 25, 2026
- Approximately 10,000 hectares destroyed in Madrid region
- 13,000 to 15,000 hectares burned in Ávila province
- Total burned area represents more than double Paris's size
What We Know
Fires west of Madrid burned up to 25,000 hectares on July 25, 2026, according to Spain's Interior Ministry.
The fires affect two distinct zones: approximately 10,000 hectares in Madrid 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.
≈ 10,000 ha
Burned in Madrid region
13,000–15,000 ha
Burned in Ávila province
25,000 ha
Total burned (> 2× Paris's area)
Madrid region10000
Ávila province14000
What Remains Uncertain
The exact number of hectares burned in Ávila province has not yet been determined: the ministry is reporting a range between 13,000 and 15,000 hectares.
Available information at this stage does not specify the number of evacuees, the causes of the fires, or any potential casualties.
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