Foreign visitors holidaying in Spain’s capital region are being affected by wildfires burning about 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of Madrid, according to reports citing interviews with travelers. A Chicago attorney, Thomas Fawkes, 49, his wife and their son arrived in Madrid after traveling from Barcelona by train, and they were delayed when the train was stopped for roughly an hour and a half due to the fires. Fawkes said travelers could tell when the wildfires were nearby because of conditions outdoors. He described changing plans, including spending more time indoors than originally intended. The reports describe wildfires ravaging a large area north of Madrid and highlight how the proximity of the fires is influencing movement and day-to-day activities for people staying in or traveling to the capital. The accounts reflect disruptions tied to the fires’ location rather than direct reporting on casualties, specific evacuations, or damage to the visitors’ accommodations.