Location: Spain, nationwide
Event: The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has issued a pre-emergency alert due to the high risk of wildfires throughout the country. The U.S. Embassy in Madrid and Consulate General in Barcelona are monitoring several active fires throughout Spain and urge U.S. citizens to exercise caution in areas threatened by wildfire and to follow the instructions of local authorities. The location and status of fires can be followed on the MITECO website .
Actions to Take:
- Avoid areas threatened by fire.
- Monitor the MITECO website and local media for updates.
- Follow instructions provided by local authorities for any potential evacuations in areas threatened by fire.
- Make contingency plans to evacuate if in the vicinity of a wildfire.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain
+34-915-872-200
Contact Madrid
U.S. Consulate General Barcelona, Spain
+34-932-802-227
Contact Barcelona
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Spain Country Information
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