mapa incendios madrid

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There is a severe and expanding wildfire near Madrid threatening the El Escorial area, prompting massive evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people.

A major wildfire near Madrid has dangerously advanced towards El Escorial, forcing the evacuation of approximately 40,000 to 45,000 people including campers and residents in nearby towns. Authorities have deployed substantial police support and emergency services as the fire progresses in one of the worst forest fire crises in Madrid's history. Concerns are heightened by gusty winds and the proximity of important sites such as a NASA base, intensifying the disaster management efforts.