Spain declares emergency as wildfires prompt EU help

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Spain’s Madrid region declares a state of emergency as France seeks EU emergency assistance amid wildfires.

WHO: Spain’s Madrid regional authorities and France

WHAT: Spain declares a state of emergency in the Madrid region as wildfires force evacuations in France and France seeks emergency assistance from the EU.

WHEN: Jul 23, 2026 at 10:33 PM ET

WHERE: Spain

WHY: Wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds prompted emergency measures.

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