Event Brief
Spain lifts national wildfire emergency in Madrid and Ávila
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Summary: Spain lifted the national wildfire emergency covering Madrid and Ávila, returning command to regional authorities.
WHO: Spain
WHAT: Lifted the national wildfire emergency for Madrid and Ávila and returned command to regional authorities
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM ET
WHERE: Madrid and Ávila, Spain
WHY: Ongoing high fire risks and new blazes prompted the emergency, which was then lifted as command returned to regional authorities.
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