'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
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""It's a hell of a situation,""
— Isabel Díaz Ayuso , Politician
""we are required to be united to fight against fire, as well as in prevention and reconstruction.""
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
""we must be positive; we have the emergency under control""
— Fernando Grande-Marlaska , Politician
""That uncertainty of being here without knowing when they'll be able to return increases their anxiety.""
— Sara Casado , Other
Key People
Fernando Grande-Marlaska is the Interior Minister of Spain.
President of the Community of Madrid supporting the former king's return.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Psychologist visiting shelters to provide support to wildfire evacuees.
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Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
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