Spanish fires lead to renewed evacuation orders - in pictures

In Spain, wildfires have gripped the country as they edge closer and closer to the capital, with thousands evacuating to safety. Two fires merged on the outskirts of Madrid, with authorities concerned that a third could also merge North of Madrid, in the Ávila region, wildfires have scorched 9,000 hectares as firefighters battle the blaze On Thursday, the government declared a national emergency for the Madrid region and neighbouring Avila province, which means additional resources can be deploy