Extinguishing services worked intensely overnight to take advantage of favorable weather conditions, according to the Community of Madrid. However, the fire remains active, and its evolution will depend on the wind patterns in the coming hours.
Yesterday afternoon, evacuations were ordered for the towns of Robledo de Chavela, Fresnedillas de la Oliva, Navalagamella, and Zarzalejo. The Camping El Escorial was also preemptively evacuated, along with the hamlet of Peralejo on a voluntary basis. The possibility of confining El Escorial and San Lorenzo was speculated but ruled out overnight.
The main front had advanced northward from Navas del Rey, affecting the NASA complex in Robledo de Chavela and descending towards Fresnedillas de la Oliva, parallel to the Moraleja stream. Consulted sources indicate that this area is "quite controlled".
The Town Hall of Robledo de Chavela detailed that the fire has been contained on the western slope of Las Umbrías, Almojón, and Almenara, preventing it from reaching the urban center. The developments of Canopus, La Suiza Española, Río Cofio, and the La Estación neighborhood have not been affected. The most affected area has been El Cercón, and the Navahonda site, although the hermitage remains undamaged.
The Town Hall of Fresnedillas de la Oliva reported that, after a night of fighting the fire, no homes have been damaged. Work continues, and it is hoped that meteorological conditions will aid the efforts. A CECOPI meeting at 12:00 PM will provide further information, and residents are not expected to return during the morning or likely the entire day.
Aerial resources and a significant ground operation are expected to begin work early to prevent the flames from spreading. The next few hours will be crucial, with predicted highs between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius and changing winds.
Over 270 evacuated residents spent the night at the La Marazuela facilities in Las Rozas. Emergency services are coordinating care for the displaced, including medical and psychological support. The municipal animal shelter has attended to over 52 animals, and the municipal equestrian center has housed 20 horses.
The Town Hall of Las Rozas provided meals for the affected residents and is organizing entertainment activities for children. They expressed gratitude for the solidarity and efforts of volunteers and emergency service workers.
