Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo says police have confirmed that a wildfire raging out on the tourist island of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands was started deliberately.
Flares are seen on the horizon as the fire advances through the forest toward the town of La Laguna and Los Rodeos airport in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Firefighters have battled through the night to try to bring under control the worst wildfire in decades on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a major tourist destination. The fire in the north of the island started Tuesday night and has forced the evacuation or confinement of nearly 8,000 people.
“The night was very difficult but thanks to the work of the firefighters, the results have been very positive,” Tenerife governor Rosa Dávila said at a news conference. Dávila said that more than 12,000 people have been evacuated from their homes since the fire started Tuesday. Up to Saturday, more than 8,000 hectares of pine forest had been burned, but Dávila said that figure was likely to be much higher Sunday.
The emergency services said air quality in 19 town areas was not good and urged people to stay indoors when possible and wear masks outdoors.
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