Latest Spain travel advice as national emergency declared

NewsWorld NewsSpainThousands of people have been evacuated due to wildfires09:00, 28 Jul 2026Spanish authorities have issued a series of updates(Image: Artur Debat via Getty Images)Spanish officials continue to provide updates to residents and tourists during wildfires that have forced thousands to evacuate their properties. Authorities have announced a national emergency due to the blazes, with scorching temperatures expected to persist throughout the week.‌In a fresh update on Tuesday morning, Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic posted on X, previously known as Twitter, that 47 roads remain shut, stating: "We ask you to avoid traveling on roads in the western Sierra de Madrid, in the fire zones of Ávila, Toledo, and Castellón, and to stay informed through official channels."‌Spain's