Tag: declares
Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region over forest fires
In total, more than 10,000 people have been evacuated in recent days from across the Madrid region, where several forest fires are burning simultaneously.
Peru declares state of emergency over expected migrant surge from Chile
Peru's President Jose Jeri had announced earlier on Friday that such an action was forthcoming, after dozens of migrants were reported to be stuck at the Chile-Peru border.
Ecuador declares emergency at fire-hit oil refinery
Petroecuador said, the fire that erupted Monday had caused extensive damage at the massive plant in the northwestern Esmeraldas province, near the border with Colombia.
