President Pedro Sánchez announced the conclusion of the national state of emergency for wildfires in Ávila and Madrid, transitioning to operational level 2. He emphasized that resources from the UME (Unified Firefighting Service) and the National Civil Protection System will remain active, with continued monitoring of fire progress. Sánchez praised the coordinated response as a ‘reasonable success,’ acknowledging over 150 consecutive hours of frontline efforts by operational units. He reiterated Spain’s commitment to a ‘State Pact’ for climate action and urged caution during an impending heatwave, warning that human negligence contributes to wildfires. The president also thanked media for countering disinformation and advised affected residents to rely on official sources for updates.
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