Francisco Martín
- Jul 25
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA and ESA deep-space antennas in Madrid, operations shifted to California
The wildfire sweeping through the Sierra Oeste of Madrid crossed the NASA Deep Space Communications Complex in Robledo de Chavela on 24 July 2026, forcing the evacuation of all 90 staff. Nearby, ESA's Cebreros station remained inaccessible on 25 July as the blaze continued to burn.
- Jul 24
Spain wildfires: two Madrid blazes merge, 19,000 evacuated as state of emergency declared
Two wildfires west of Madrid are merging into a single front, forcing at least 19,000 evacuations and prompting a state of emergency as the blazes peak under extreme weather conditions.
