Wildfires prompt large-scale evacuations in Spain's Madrid region

Multiple wildfires burning across Spain's Madrid region on Thursday forced large-scale evacuations, with about 10,000 people affected by evacuation measures, local authorities said.



The fires, affecting the municipalities of Villa del Prado, Aldea del Fresno and San Martin de Valdeiglesias, spread into the region from the neighboring province of Toledo, where another major wildfire remains active.



Authorities ordered the evacuation of the entire town of Aldea del Fresno, affecting around 3,500 residents, as flames advanced toward populated areas. Several nearby nursing homes and care facilities were also evacuated.