Smoke from fires in Spain’s central interior is crossing much of the country: satellites are already detecting it over Andalusia and Extremadura

Smoke from forest fires in central Spain has spread across much of the Iberian Peninsula, reaching Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, and Andalusia.

Satellite images from AEMET show the plume drifting hundreds of kilometers from fires in Madrid and Ávila.

Air quality alerts and health recommendations have been issued, especially for vulnerable groups.

Authorities in multiple regions are monitoring the smoke and ash as winds continue to move it south and west.