# Hundreds Evacuated as Major Wildfire Spreads in Northern Madrid

*A new wildfire north of Madrid has led to the evacuation of over 1,200 people and burned more than 26,000 hectares of land.*

July 20, 2026 · World

More than 1,200 people have been evacuated due to a major wildfire north of Madrid. The fire, which has already consumed over 26,000 hectares of land, started on Thursday in a mountainous, forest-covered area near the village of La Mierla in the Castilla-La Mancha region, approximately 100 kilometers from Madrid.

## FAQs About the Wildfire

- **Where is the wildfire located?** The wildfire is located in a mountainous, forest-covered area near the village of La Mierla in the Castilla-La Mancha region, north of Madrid.

- **How many people have been evacuated?** Over 1,200 people have been evacuated due to the wildfire.

- **How much land has the wildfire burned?** The wildfire has burned more than 26,000 hectares (65,000 acres) of land.

- **When did the wildfire start?** The wildfire started on Thursday.

## Sources

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/world/hundreds-evacuated-major-wildfire-northern-madrid