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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to Visit Wildfire‑Hit Areas This Week

The Royal Household says the tour will gauge damage firsthand to support affected residents.

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Overview

  • The palace confirmed the program begins Wednesday in Castilla y León with stops at Lago de Sanabria in Zamora and Las Médulas in León.
  • The itinerary continues Thursday in Galicia and Friday in Extremadura, covering several localities affected by recent fires.
  • Casa Real stated the visits aim to learn about losses and community needs directly from those impacted.
  • The monarchs will also express gratitude to emergency services and volunteers who fought the wildfires and protected residents.
  • Felipe VI previously received operational briefings at the UME headquarters on August 17 as fires spread across multiple regions.