Almorox Fire Cuts M-507 Road, Affecting Five Bus Lines

The blaze, which has consumed 600 hectares in the Community of Madrid, forces avoidance of travel in the area and disrupts public transport services.

Generic image of a smoke column over a forest in the Community of Madrid.
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Generic image of a smoke column over a forest in the Community of Madrid.

A forest fire originating in Almorox (Toledo) and spreading to Villa del Prado has led to the closure of the M-507 road, impacting five bus lines of the Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid.

The fire, which has already consumed a total of 890 hectares, with 600 of them within Madrid's territory, has caused traffic disruption on the M-507. This road is crucial for bus lines 541, 545, 546, 547, and 548 of the CRTM.
The Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid has advised through its social media channels to avoid unnecessary travel in the affected area and to stay informed about the emergency's evolution.
Despite progress in firefighting efforts overnight, weather forecasts for the afternoon, with anticipated winds, are increasing concern among the intervention teams.