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Madrid Health & Medical Update

As of Feb 15, 2026, 12:12 AM

This health & medical update for Madrid covers the last 48 hours of cited sources compiled in the Genesis Signals report. Country risk level is medium, with Crime as the top risk driver. There were 1 health & medical incidents out of 5 total incidents in the last 48 hours. Cited sources include El Mundo — Tres detenidos en Madrid por falsificación de moneda y tráfico de drogas (2026-02-14), El Mundo — Una mujer herida grave y varios intoxicados por humo tras el incendio de una vivienda en Aranjuez (2026-02-14), Telemadrid — Cortada las carreteras de acceso a los puertos por los fuertes vientos que golpean la sierra (2026-02-14), and Telemadrid — El viento obliga a cerrar el Retiro y otros ocho grandes parques de Madrid (2026-02-14). Recent highlights include House fire in Aranjuez left one woman seriously injured, several people intoxicated by smoke and one man with burns; emergency services attended the scene..

Health & Medical incidents

1 in last 48h

House fire in Aranjuez left one woman seriously injured, several people intoxicated by smoke and one man with burns; emergency services attended the scene.
1 day ago | Aranjuez (municipality in Madrid region)

Topic resources

Hospital: Hospital Clínico San Carlos
www.comunidad.madrid/hospital/clinicosancarlos
Hospital: Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón
www.comunidad.madrid/hospital/gregoriomaranon
Hospital: Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
www.comunidad.madrid/hospital/12octubre
Pharmacy: Farmacia 24 horas (Conde de Orgaz)
www.farmaciacondeorgaz.com
Pharmacy: Farmacia Burgocentro

FAQ

What is the country risk level for Madrid?

Country risk level is medium, with Crime as the top risk driver.

How many health & medical incidents were reported in the last 48 hours?

1 health & medical incidents were recorded in the last 48 hours.

Where can travelers find official guidance for Madrid?

Review the official travel advisory source referenced in the report: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/spain.html.

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Snapshot

Country risk levelmedium

Advisory-derived, not city-specific.

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Top driverCrime

Total incidents5

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Travel advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

U.S. State Department

Last updated February 14, 2026 7:12 PM ET

Who is affected

Travelers, residents, and on-the-ground teams in Madrid.

What to do now

Check official updates daily, confirm routes, and keep emergency contacts handy.

Key takeaways

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and civil unrest .
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target:
Tourist locations
Transportation centers (airports/train stations)
Markets and shopping malls

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Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and civil unrest . Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target: • Tourist locations • Transportation centers (airports/train stations) • Markets and shopping malls • Local government facilities • Hotels, clubs, and restaurants • Places of worship and educational institutions • Parks • Major sporting and cultural events Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events. If you decide to travel to Spain: • Avoid demonstrations and crowds. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Follow the instructions of local authorities. • Check local media for breaking events. Be prepared to adjust your plans. U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe: • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. • Review the Country Security Report for Spain. • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist . • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

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Cited sources

El Mundo — Tres detenidos en Madrid por falsificación de moneda y tráfico de drogas (2026-02-14)
El Mundo — Una mujer herida grave y varios intoxicados por humo tras el incendio de una vivienda en Aranjuez (2026-02-14)
Telemadrid — Cortada las carreteras de acceso a los puertos por los fuertes vientos que golpean la sierra (2026-02-14)
Telemadrid — El viento obliga a cerrar el Retiro y otros ocho grandes parques de Madrid (2026-02-14)
Telemadrid — Una mujer de 70 años, en estado grave tras ser atropellada por un autobús urbano en San Blas (2026-02-13)
EMT Madrid — Manifestación en avenida de la Albufera. Afectadas 5 líneas de EMT. (2026-02-13)
Comunidad de Madrid — La Comunidad de Madrid inicia la segunda fase de la modernización tecnológica de Metro con 145 nuevas máquinas expendedoras y 14 millones de inversión (2026-02-13)
Telemadrid — Muere el hombre que intentó atacar a gendarmes en el Arco del Triunfo de París (2026-02-13)

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