Spain Braces for Wildfire Worsening as Wind Conditions Take a Turn for the Worse As firefighters in Spain make headway in battling the devastating wildfires near Madrid, authorities are now warning of a potentially disastrous turn of events. Despite a brief respite in the early hours of the morning, stronger winds are expected to sweep in later on Saturday, threatening to intensify the blaze and hinder efforts to control it. With a "real opportunity" for success earlier in the day, firefighters had been optimistic about their chances of containing the fire. However, the impending weather change has officials on high alert, and residents are bracing themselves for a potentially catastrophic outcome.
Officials in Spain warn winds could worsen fires on SaturdayTell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Europe?Authorities in Spain said weather conditions in the early hours of this morning offer “a real opportunity” for firefighters to control the blaze, but stronger winds later today could hamper efforts and intensify the fire.Francisco Martín, the government delegate in Madrid, said the drop in temperature, easing winds and increase in humidity meant firefighters could tackle the wildfires near the Spanish capital “with some guarantee of success”. Continue reading...
