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Wildfires Rage Across Spain, Forcing Mass Evacuations and Claiming Lives

Published July 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM UTC

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Spain is facing a national emergency as multiple wildfires, driven by extreme heat and dry conditions, have killed at least 12 people and forced the evacuation or confinement of nearly 136,000 residents. The fires, concentrated in the regions of Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, and the Valencian Community, have burned over 77,000 hectares of land. In the worst-hit area, Los Gallardos in Almería, 12 people have died and 23 remain unaccounted for, while in the Vall d'Uixó area of Castellón, more than 16,000 residents are still evacuated and 64,000 remain confined to their homes. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited affected areas on Monday, vowing federal support. The state weather agency Aemet has warned that rising temperatures will increase fire risk further. On the ground, firefighters in Madrid have complained of feeling abandoned and under-resourced. The fires have also cut 43 secondary roads in Madrid, Ávila, Toledo, and Castellón, disrupting transport and daily life. Officials said some evacuees in Madrid may begin returning home as early as Monday, but the situation remains critical in several fronts.