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“Nunca vi una cosa parecida”: exhaustos, los evacuados por el incendio de Madrid ansían regresar a casa
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire has led to the evacuation of approximately 30,000 people from their homes.
A significant wildfire is affecting the western part of the Comunidad de Madrid. The fire has led to the evacuation of approximately 30,000 people from their homes. Many evacuees are currently staying in temporary shelters, including sports facilities.
An elderly resident, 88 years old, has been relocated to three different temporary refuges since leaving her home. She is now at the Polideportivo de Villamanta, located west of Madrid. Further details about the situation are available from the source, including accounts from those affected by the fire.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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