17/07/2025 18:13 (UTC)

Méntrida fire forces closure of A5 at km 37 and 32 due to low visibility

Madrid, Jul 17 (EFE).- The smoke generated by the fire in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, has forced the closure of the A5 highway at kilometer 37, heading into Madrid, and at kilometer 32, outbound, due to low visibility, according to Emergencias 112 on Thursday.

The Security and Emergency Agency of the Community of Madrid has declared Operational Situation 2 (on a scale from 0 to 3) of the Special Civil Protection Plan for Forest Fires (INFOMA), due to the fire’s evolution, which may seriously affect the population and non-forest assets.

CAMERA: JOSÉ ANTONIO GALLEGO.

FOOTAGE: IMAGES OF SMOKE AND ASH FALLING IN ALUCHE (MADRID), COMING FROM THE MÉNTRIDA FIRE.

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Fecha: 17/07/2025 18:04 (UTC)
Crédito: EFE
Fuente: EFE
Temática: Catástrofes y accidentes » Incendios
Catástrofes y accidentes
Tipo: Bruto
Duración: 38 segundos
Referencia: 55017435957
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