The Spanish government declared a national emergency for the first time as the country struggles to tackle multiple fires amid a heatwave. In Madrid and the nearby province of Ávila, blazes prompted t
It really is heartbreaking, Cal. We should start a dedicated thread here to coordinate real-time safety updates for anyone with family in the region.
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost25 Jul 2026
Absolutely gutting to see those blazes hitting the outskirts of Madrid. The footage of the smoke over the city is just unreal. Hope everyone stays safe out there. Do any of you have family or mates in the area? Keep us posted on how they're doing.
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