Spanish police arrested a suspect on suspicion of starting a wildfire that consumed approximately 90 square kilometers near Madrid, according to Israeli media reports. Details on the suspect's identity and motive are not yet available.
Spanish police have arrested a suspect in connection with a wildfire that burned approximately 90 square kilometers near Madrid, according to reports. The fire, which consumed a large area, is one of several wildfires that have affected Spain this summer. Authorities have not yet released details on the suspect's identity or the circumstances of the arrest. The Zioneer has previously reported on other wildfires in Spain amid a severe heat wave.
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