Over the weekend, 10,000 hectares of land were consumed by flames, prompting emergency responses across various regions. In proximity to Madrid, firefighting efforts are showing initial signs of progress, with plans for the first wave of evacuees to return home. However, the fires remain uncontrolled, necessitating the evacuation of an additional 75,000 residents from areas surrounding the capital and near Valencia. This report was broadcast on July 27, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.