The unified command addressing the fires in Madrid, Ávila, and Toledo, along with the prime minister, highlighted strong collaboration. They emphasize the importance of prevention and cautious behaviour among the public.

Spain’s prime minister expressed gratitude towards the media for delivering precise information and commended the public for their responsible conduct throughout these wildfires. Sánchez emphasized the need for «extreme caution».

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He acknowledged the «challenging hours ahead,» while confirming that the progress made overnight had been encouraging.

The president of the Castile and León region, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, described institutional collaboration as efficient: «All levels of government have coordinated their efforts.»

The current status of the wildfires in Spain as of 26 July 2026 includes:

Approximately 45,000 hectares have been consumed by the fires, with 100,000 individuals evacuated or confined at home in Madrid and Ávila.
Assistance to combat the severe wildfires in Madrid and Ávila has come from Portugal, Greece, and Italy.
The fire in Vall d’Uixò, within Castellón province, now spans a perimeter of 21 kilometres, resulting in 16,000 people being evacuated or confined.
Due to the Almorox fire, the Interior Ministry extended the national emergency status to Toledo province.
Spain’s Military Emergency Unit (UME) established a unified command to tackle the fires in Madrid and Ávila given the gravity of the situation.
In 2026, wildfires have devastated over 152,000 hectares across Spain, a figure six times greater than the total in 2025.