During the presentation of the Bronze Doves of Madrid Firefighters at the Casa del Reloj cultural center, Ayuso offered a prayer to the Virgen de la Paloma, the body's patron saint, for those who lost property and animals due to the fires. She assured the commitment of the regional government for immediate reconstruction.
The head of the Madrid Executive highlighted the performance of both regional and municipal firefighters, calling it crucial in halting the fire's spread without any loss of human life. She underscored their dedication, noting they set aside vacations and suffered alongside the affected residents.
Ayuso extended her thanks to the Madrid City Council and the mayor for their involvement and for fostering collaboration among administrations to manage the crisis, a situation the regional government is actively addressing, she stated.
For his part, Martínez-Almeida joined in the acknowledgments, asking the Virgen de la Paloma to support Madrid's residents in any future challenges. He expressed particular gratitude to the firefighters from both the City Council and the Community for their participation in extinguishing exceptionally fierce fires, attributing the absence of casualties to their professionalism and dedication.
The mayor also commended Ayuso's management during the crisis, thanking her for her constant presence and involvement in the reconstruction plan, implicitly contrasting it with the actions of other political leaders whom he suggested distanced themselves from problems.
Almeida criticized those he believes are detached from reality, shielded by security details and offering no updates on the nation's situation, referencing events such as the Ceuta incursion and widespread wildfires across the country.
He reiterated his appreciation for Ayuso's assumption of responsibility and her presence for the citizens, distinguishing this approach from those who, in his view, neglect people and public service.
