A wildfire broke out at around 16:00 on Wednesday in a vegetated area of Lozoyuela, prompting Madrid’s regional emergency services to activate Situación Operativa 1 under the INFOMA forest-fire plan. Ground crews and aircraft responded, with forest agents also assisting. The fire disrupted traffic on the A-1 Madrid-Burgos motorway.
Ten ground units and six aircraft from the Bomberos de la Comunidad de Madrid were deployed to tackle the flames, working alongside forest agents. The reported operational level indicates a impressive threat to vegetation and a limited risk to people or non-forest property. Regional resources are managing the incident.
The A-1 was temporarily closed at kilometre 69 because of the fire’s proximity. The left lane later reopened as conditions allowed. Regional authorities coordinated with the Delegación del Gobierno in Madrid as the response continued. Francisco Martín, the government delegate in Madrid, said public resources were being used to address the emergency and urged residents to follow emergency-service instructions.
The incident shows how INFOMA coordinates Madrid’s response to forest fires, from deploying ground and aerial teams to coordinating regional and national agencies. Other major fire responses in Spain have included efforts to contain the Los Gallardos fire in Almería, where authorities brought a deadly blaze under control and identified victims, as described in coverage of the Los Gallardos incident.
Wildfires pose a recurring challenge across Spain, particularly during warmer months. In Lozoyuela, authorities urged residents to stay alert, respect any restrictions and follow emergency-service guidance while firefighting operations continued.
