Oscar Puente criticised for political feud amid Spain’s forest fires

Forest fires sweeping through Madrid and Castilla‑León have forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, cut roads and put firefighters in dangerous conditions. Dozens of municipalities are battling the blaze as emergency services work around the clock to contain it.

During the crisis, Interior Minister Oscar Puente chose to focus public attention on a social‑media dispute with regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso rather than coordinating a unified response. Commentators say his emphasis on partisan rivalry undermines the urgent need for cooperation and effective firefighting efforts.