Spain steps up wildfire response; firefighters hope fires do not merge
France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports that authorities have called it a 'difficult night' for firefighters battling spreading wildfires near Madrid and Toledo. Spain is ramping up its wildfire response.
France 24's Madrid correspondent Sarah Morris reports on what authorities have called a 'difficult night' for firefighters struggling to tackle spreading wildfires near Madrid and Toledo. Firefighters are hoping that the separate blazes do not join up, which would create a larger inferno. In response, Spain has stepped up its wildfire management efforts. The fires are threatening both populated areas and natural landscapes. Emergency crews have been working through the night to contain the flames. Further details on the extent and cause of the fires are not yet available.
