# Next 12 hours decisive for Madrid wildfire, says Spanish PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared the next half-day critical for controlling a wildfire near Madrid. The blaze is threatening homes and natural areas, with emergency crews working to contain it amid dry and windy conditions. The outcome will determine whether evacuation orders expand or the fire is brought under control.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/29/pedro-sanchez-next-12-hours-decisive-extreme-heat-wildfires-madrid-europe) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:17:53 GMT