Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A fire engine approaches the fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A fire truck approaches the fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several firefighters of the Community of Madrid work to extinguish a fire next to a fire truck, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of Firefighters of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several firefighters of the Community of Madrid work to extinguish a fire next to a fire truck, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of Firefighters of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A helicopter bomber on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Firefighters from the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid holds a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Two firefighters of the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Two firefighters of the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Firefighters from the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Firefighters from the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid holds a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid holds a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

A helicopter works in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Field burned by fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Field burned by fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Field burned by fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Field burned by fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Field burned by fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

A helicopter collects water from a pond near the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection officers from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Field burned by fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection agents from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

A helicopter collects water from a pond near the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection officers from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

Firefighters Battle 'Fire Whirls' in Northern Spain

A helicopter collects water from a pond near the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The vegetation fire registered late in the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Tres Cantos has evolved favorably during the night and is perimetered, according to the Emergency Services of Madrid. The fire forced yesterday to evacuate the urbanizations of Soto de Viñuelas and Fuente El Fresno evacuating 180 people. They have joined 11 firefighters from the City of Madrid, the Military Emergency Unit (UME), Forest Agents, SUMMA112, SAMUR, ERIVE, National Police, Local Police, Civil Guard and Civil Protection officers from 9 municipalities in the community. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM