The last 178 people displaced by the fires in Ávila and Madrid, from Robledo de Chavela and Valdemaqueda, left the La Marazuela centre on Wednesday afternoon.
Las Rozas de Madrid has closed one of the toughest chapters of the forest fire crisis that ravaged the mountains at the end of July. The last 178 residents of Robledo de Chavela and Valdemaqueda who had been housed in the La Marazuela Sports and Cultural Centre since Friday, July 24, left the municipal facility on Wednesday afternoon.
During the most critical days, over 400 people from more than 11 municipalities passed through this centre, reaching a peak of over 300 displaced individuals at the worst moments. The Local Police, workers and volunteers from SAMER and Civil Protection, coordinated by the Las Rozas City Council, provided continuous assistance to those affected.
The operation included the support of three psychologists and the psychological services from the Community of Madrid's Citizen Attention bus, a crucial help in coping with the distress of losing one's home, even if temporarily.
The municipal animal shelter Abrazo Animal also played a significant role: more than 50 pets that arrived with the evacuees were cared for by the team, which set up spaces for dogs, cats, and other animals during the emergency.
The mayor of Las Rozas, José de la Uz, publicly thanked the community response:
The Local Police, the municipality's Security and Emergency services, and the volunteers, residents, businesses, and associations of Las Rozas have given a lesson in effort and solidarity.
With the departure of these last 178 residents, the La Marazuela facility returns to normal, although the City Council keeps collaboration channels open with the affected municipalities in case the evolution of the fires requires its use again. The crisis, which forced the evacuation of several towns in the Madrid and Ávila mountains, now shifts focus to reconstruction and support for families who have not yet been able to return home.
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