Comunidad de Madrid launches reconstruction plan for Sierra Oeste fire victims

The Comunidad de Madrid is deploying a multi-year recovery plan to restore the Sierra Oeste region after devastating wildfires.

The regional government is coordinating 27 machines and 24 work teams to clear more than 24,000 hectares of scorched land, including 18,000 hectares of forest. These efforts aim to prevent soil erosion and protect local water sources from contamination. Workers have already removed thousands of containers of debris and plant waste.

Miguel Ángel García, the counselor for Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration, stated that the volume of removed waste is enough to fill the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The project includes repairing over 130 kilometers of damaged roads and restoring asphalt and pathways throughout the affected municipalities. The regional government plans to approve a package of 8 million euros to help residents rebuild their homes.

This fund will provide up to 100,000 euros to people who lost their primary residences, with the specific amount depending on the extent of the damage. Farmers and ranchers will also receive up to 1,500 euros per affected hectare. Additionally, the government is launching a promotional campaign called Vuelve a Vivirla to encourage tourism and support local businesses by highlighting the region's gastronomy and historical heritage.