Footballer Lionel Messi has provided financial assistance to those affected by the forest fires in Madrid, Spain.
In the Madrid region, from July 10 to 23, an intense heatwave caused water shortages in many places. On July 24, winds blowing at 65 km/h caused two fire fronts to merge and spread as a forest fire at 50 km/h.
A national emergency was declared due to this severe forest fire. As a result, 84,000 acres of land were burned. This damage forced 56,500 people to be displaced.
It is also noteworthy that a curfew was imposed in these areas, ordering 27,000 people to remain in their homes. This wildfire also damaged various buildings.
In this situation, Messi has donated 80,000 euros (87.916 lakh in Indian currency) as relief funds. Lionel Messi (39 years old), who is from Argentina, played for the Barcelona team for many years.
There is always rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. However, instead of showing hostility, he has earned praise for doing good even for the area where he did not play.
Currently, Messi is playing for Inter Miami in the MLS league in the United States. His team lost to Spain in the World Cup final.
Heartbreaking scenes are emerging as a massive wildfire burns across the Madrid region of Spain. pic.twitter.com/7HQfcvM1fq
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) July 25, 2026
