Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region

No Comment Video. Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 28/07/2026 - 14:10 GMT+2 Aerial footage shows aircraft and firefighters battling wildfires in Spain's Madrid region as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel the flames. Aerial footage shows wildfires burning in Spain's Madrid region, with helicopters and aircraft dropping water and fire retardant as firefighters work to contain the flames. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The images, captured in Sierra Oeste and nearby areas, show thick smoke rising from forests and emergency crews tackling the fires on the ground. Night footage released by the Spanish Civil Guard shows fires continuing to burn in Avila province, including areas near Sotillo de Adrada. Spain has ben facing an enormoudly challenging wildfire season, with extreme heat and dry conditions increasing the risk of large-scale fires. Authorities evacuated thousands of people in affected areas, while others were told to remain indoors as firefighters and emergency teams responded. Officials have warned that another heatwave could further increase fire risks across the country. Spain climate change Fire Top stories Now playing Next Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region Now playing Next Berlin community remembers victims of Pride parade attack Now playing Next Middle Age knights celebrated in Romanian medieval festival Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next France wildfire: Le Porge residents work to stop fire from reigniting Now playing Next High-wire artists walk cables across Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next ‘A single blow’: EU takes aim at Russia’s drones and satellite arsenal Now playing Next 'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran warns Bulgaria Now playing Next Ukraine intensifies deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure Now playing Next Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final Now playing Next 'Out of capacity': EU scrambles for planes in fight against wildfires Now playing Next What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave? Now playing Next Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness Now playing Next France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave Now playing Next US begins review of its military presence in Europe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Spain wildfires leave destruction across Ávila province No Comment Masked performers fill Porto-Novo streets in Benin festival No Comment Waste pickers work at Indonesia's largest landfill No Comment Hundreds dressed in red recreate Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights dance Earth News Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain Business Elon Musk's X adds banking service in 'everything app' push Europe News Burnham pledges UK's full support to Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy since becoming prime minister Ukraine Ukraine keeps up long-range strikes on Russian export and oil facilities as pressure on Moscow builds Europe News 'They should have stepped in earlier': Berliners grapple with state response to deadly Pride attack Europe News From Garpiya drones to a Starlink rival: Europe strikes at Russia’s military might Qatar Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds Europe News 'Out of capacity’: EU warns wildfires are pushing response systems to the limit ADVERTISEMENT Business AstraZeneca quarterly net profit rises 2% on strong cancer drug sales Europe News 'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment The Cube Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final Europe in Motion Hormuz crisis puts Europe's oil market under further strain following post-ceasefire relief Iran US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given 'space' Markets Oil prices plunge as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz The Cube AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda sourced from EU-sanctioned outlet China 10 killed and nearly two dozen injured after flash floods hit tourist site in northwestern China ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT