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Major wildfires in Madrid and Ávila have led to extensive evacuations affecting over 55,000 people.

Severe wildfires in the Madrid and Ávila regions of Spain have caused substantial destruction and disruption, leading to the evacuation or confinement of more than 55,000 residents. The fire in Ávila has already consumed over 9,000 hectares and threatens to merge with the Madrid fire. Authorities have declared a national emergency as the fires continue to spread uncontrollably, prompting mass evacuations and extensive safety measures in the affected areas.