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Spanish interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declares a national emergency over wildfires in the

2026 Spain wildfires — Spanish interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declares a national emergency over wildfires in the Community of Madrid and the Province of Ávila, placing the Military Emergenci

Published July 24, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Spain wildfires.

Spanish interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declares a national emergency over wildfires in the Community of Madrid and the Province of Ávila, placing the Military Emergencies Unit in command. Authorities evacuate more than 10,000 people as three major fires remain uncontrolled. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/spain-declares-national-emergency-over-wildfires-in-madrid-region/4007647 (AA)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-07-24).