Society
Six Civil Protection volunteers from Colmenarejo assist in forest fires
Six Civil Protection volunteers from Colmenarejo have helped extinguish forest fires in eight locations in Madrid and Castilla y León.
Forest fires
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Economy
Chapinería benefits from aid of up to 15,000 euros for SMEs after the fires
The Community of Madrid opens aid of 10,000 euros, extendable to 15,000, for SMEs in Chapinería affected by the Sierra Oeste fires.
Society
Tres Cantos under orange alert for heat this Friday with highs of 36 ºC
Tres Cantos faces an orange alert for heat this Friday with highs of 36 ºC and a 60% chance of rain in the afternoon, according to AEMET.
Economy
Chapinería informs freelancers and SMEs about digital aid following the fire
The Chapinería City Council informs freelancers and SMEs about aid from the Community of Madrid for digital equipment damaged by the fire, up to €5,000 per beneficiary.
Society
Lozoyuela: no prior permission required to remove vegetation burned by the fire
The Community of Madrid exempts prior authorisation for removing burned vegetation in Lozoyuela-Navas-Sieteiglesias with a 10-day notice.
Society
Puentes Viejas suspends mobile citizen service due to wildfires
Puentes Viejas suspends the 012 Citizen Attention service due to wildfires in Sierra Oeste. Appointments will be rescheduled and affected individuals will be notified.
Society
Colmenarejo reminds of the ban on barbecues and machinery due to fire risk
The Colmenarejo Town Hall reminds that until September 30, using spark-generating machinery in forest areas is prohibited.
Society
The Mayor of El Escorial Thanks Firefighting Efforts
Antonio Vicente, Mayor of El Escorial, thanks security forces and volunteers for their efforts during the July wildfires that threatened the town.
Society
Tres Cantos cancels eclipse activities on August 12 due to fire risk
Tres Cantos suspends eclipse activities on August 12 due to fire risk and distributes 400 certified glasses for safe viewing.
Society
The last 178 evacuees from the fires leave La Marazuela and return home
The last 178 residents of Robledo de Chavela and Valdemaqueda have left La Marazuela, where over 400 evacuees were assisted.