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Satellite View of Mentrida Wildfire - Spain

Handout photo dated on 18 July 2025 shows Mentrida Wildfire - Spain. On 17 July 2025, a large wildfire broke out in the municipality of Méntrida, located in the province of Toledo, within Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region. Driven by strong winds, the fire burnt over 3,000 hectares of land by the end of the day, prompting road closures and the evacuation of residents from nearby areas. Winds carried the smoke over Madrid, where skies turned orange and thick with haze during the afternoon. This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 18 July 2025, shows the burn scar caused by the fire. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A helicopter flies over the Calypo Fado urbanization, where the Méntrida fire has reached, on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A brigade vehicle in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization, on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Firefighters in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization, on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

General view of Méntrida, the municipality where the fire originated yesterday, July 18, 2025, in Méntrida, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A man observes the remains of the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid works in extinguishing the fire, in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

General view of Méntrida, the municipality where the fire originated yesterday, July 18, 2025, in Méntrida, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A man observes the remains of the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A house with remains of the fire in the urbanization Calypo Fado on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Remains of the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A helicopter flies over the Calypo Fado urbanization, where the Méntrida fire has reached, on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be activated to extinguish the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Forestry brigades are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A house with remains of the fire in the urbanization Calypo Fado on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Two firefighters from the Community of Madrid are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Two firefighters from the Community of Madrid are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Two firefighters from the Community of Madrid are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Forestry brigades are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid works in extinguishing the fire, in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Two firefighters from the Community of Madrid are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Mentrida Contained After Burning 3,100 Hectares - Spain

Two firefighters from the Community of Madrid are working to extinguish the fire in the vicinity of the Calypo Fado urbanization on July 18, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). The Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to be active in extinguishing the fire that started yesterday in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, and has spread to the municipality of Navalcarnero, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. It does it with 123 military, 43 vehicles and three drones, carrying out during the night missions of direct attack to the fire, which is already perimetered although it is still in the control phase, having spread to more than 3,000 hectares between Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. In the case of Madrid, the Calypo housing development in Navalcarnero was evacuated. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert 2

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Night view of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Several emergency services, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Several emergency services, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Two road signs, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A5 road cut, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A fire engine drives to the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible affection to non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Smoke from the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Smoke from the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible affection to non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A helicopter tries to put out the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Smoke from Wildfire in Méntrida Reaches Madrid Under Level 2 Alert

A forest fire that broke out in Méntrida, Toledo province, on Thursday, July 17, has burned approximately 3,200 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting a Level 2 alert for Castilla-La Mancha and the Community of Madrid. The blaze led to several highway closures, with smoke and ash from the fire reaching as far as Madrid.