Wildfires in Spain lead to a National Emergency

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Environment News Europe - Here is the Copernicus image of wildfires in Spain that led to a National Emergency, taken on July 26th 2026, as well as where the wildfires are located and how Copernicus is helping to manage wildfires:

Spain declared a national emergency on July 23, 2026, in response to the severity and simultaneity of large wildfires across the country.

Where are the Wildfires in Spain located?

The Wildfires in Spain are located on two fire fronts that are currently a national emergency:

1 - The first wildfire in Spain is located west of Madrid and was formed when several fires which began around Almorox, Villa del Prado, and San Martín de Valdeiglesias merged into a single large fire affecting more than 27,000 hectares.

2 - The second wildfire in Spain is located in the Province of Castellón, around la Vall d'Uixó, approximately 50 kilometers north of Valencia.

What is the impact of wildfires in Spain?

The severity of wildfires in Spain has led to a national emergency and to over 100,000 people being evacuated or instructed to remain indoors across the affected regions. Hundreds of firefighters, Military Emergency Unit (UME) personnel, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters were deployed to contain the fires.

How does Copernicus help manage wildfires?

This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired on 26 July 2026, shows dense grey smoke spreading across central and western Spain, while the inset Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captures an active fire front within the eastern Sierra Oeste perimeter, west of Madrid.

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) Rapid Mapping component activates to support the monitoring and management of the fires.