Spain lifts national state of emergency over wildfires as heatwave persists

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced the termination of the national state of emergency previously declared in response to severe wildfires across the province of Ávila and the Madrid region.

Despite ending the emergency status, Sánchez warned that the threat of further blazes remains acute as a persistent heatwave is expected to continue through at least Sunday. Emergency crews and firefighters across Spain are actively working to contain around ten ongoing fires and tackle four newly ignited blazes, according to public broadcaster TVE. Authorities continue to urge caution as high temperatures and dry conditions maintain elevated risk levels nationwide.

Sources: Respect.