Fires disturb relaxation in a tourist country. Thousands of people were evacuated
Up to 175 thousand people were evacuated from Spanish resorts. The situation is most difficult in specific places. The state of emergency was extended to another province.
Spain is a dream holiday destination for many people, but if you go there, you must remember that not everywhere is quiet. Apart from the complications of staying at the Palma de Mallorca airport, the country is ravaged by fires. The situation has been difficult for many days, but it is getting more and more serious day by day. At least 175,000 have already been evacuated. people. On Monday, July 27, the fire spread to other regions. It is at risk, among others: Valencia.
Fires and disruptions in Spain
The problem concerns, among others: the commune of Vall d’Uixo, from which smoke inhalation victims were evacuated on July 26. The fire mainly burns forests, fields and meadows, but also reaches built-up areas. The lives of residents and tourists are threatened by, among others, polluted air.
The worst situation is in the autonomous communities of Madrid and Castile-La Mancha in the center of the country. For example, in the provinces of Avila and Toledo, over 80,000 burned down. ha of land.
The effects of fires can be seen, among others: in recordings published on social media. The fire is spreading very close to the houses, and the entire sky is covered with thick and gray fog. Additionally, you can hear fire sirens in the background and the streets are completely deserted.
State of emergency in other places
Due to the fires, the Spanish authorities have declared a state of emergency in the autonomous community of Madrid and the province of Alvia. From Saturday, July 25, it also applies south of Madrid in the province of Toledo. These places are controlled by the heads of military rescue units.
The fight against fire is still ongoing, but it is hampered by drought, high air temperatures and gusty winds. All this means that fires spread very quickly.
France, and especially the New Aquitaine region, is also facing a similar situation. There, on July 24, fires covered a total of approximately 5.8 thousand square meters. hectares in the departments of Gironde and Lande. About 29,000 people were evacuated. people.
