The Socialist Municipal Group has warned that numerous municipal and private plots in Tres Cantos are accumulating dry vegetation, posing a serious fire risk during the heatwave.
The PSOE spokesperson in Tres Cantos, Silvia Lucena, has highlighted the plot ceded to the Community of Madrid for the tenth school as an example of the problem. She explained that although it was cleared months ago, the vegetation has grown back and is now completely dry, creating an unnecessary danger.
A complaint pointing to a lack of prevention
Lucena has criticized the local government of the Popular Party for not taking sufficient measures to prevent fires. The clearing work, she asserts, has not been “complete, thorough or careful”. The socialist councillor insists that the City Council must ensure that private owners keep their plots clean and, if not, act subsidiarily.
“Prevention and safety must be the priority,” Lucena emphasized.
The complaint comes in a context of high temperatures and extreme fire risk in the Community of Madrid. The PSOE recalls that last year, in August 2025, a severe fire in the vicinity of Soto de Viñuelas resulted in one death, hundreds of hectares devastated, and numerous animals killed.
A summer under surveillance
The socialists believe that prevention cannot be limited to a one-off action but requires continuous planning throughout the risk season. Therefore, they have demanded that the Municipal Government urgently complete cleaning efforts in all plots that still present significant accumulation of dry vegetation.
Additionally, they request that constant surveillance be maintained throughout the summer to minimize the risk of a tragedy like last year's occurring again. The residents of Tres Cantos, especially those living near green areas, are concerned about the situation.
The PSOE has reminded that the City Council has the responsibility to ensure the safety of all citizens, and that the lack of clearing in municipal and private plots is an avoidable threat. Meanwhile, the heat intensifies and the fire risk remains extreme across the region.
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