At least 4,000 people have been evacuated as a forest fire burned out of control on the Spanish island of La Palma, authorities said on Sunday, as Europe struggled to cope with a heatwave.
started in the early hours of Saturday in El Pinar de Puntagorda, a wooded area in the north of the island in the Canaries. The blaze forced the evacuation of people from the villages of Puntagorda and neighbouring Tijarafe.
At least 13 houses were destroyed as the fire advanced, said Fernando Clavijo, president of the Canary Islands.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Sebastián Reveals Spanish Titles: Isabel Coixet, Fernando Trueba & Isabel Herguera To Debut New WorksThe San Sebastián Film Festival has revealed the lineup of Spanish titles that will screen as part of the Official Selection of its latest edition, which is due to unfold from September 22 — 30. Sc…
Read more »
San Sebastian Spanish Lineup: Isabel Coixet, Fernando Trueba, Los JavisOscar winner Fernando Trueba (“Belle Epoque”), “The Secret Life of Words” director Isabel Coixet and “Veneno” writer-director-producers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo feature among talent behind …
Read more »
Health fair offering free health services, assistance in Spanish on FridayMembers of the Hispanic community can take advantage of free health care resources Friday at a health fair in Murray featuring food, music, piñatas, gifts, face painting for kids and dancing.
Read more »
Motorists Cling To Cars As Flash Flooding Turns Spanish Streets Into Raging River | CarscoopsMiraculously, no injuries were reported after a storm that swept cars away with people in them and on them, following heroic rescue efforts from Zaragosa's first responders car auto cars
Read more »
Nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline now available in SpanishFederal officials Thursday announced the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline now offers Spanish text and chat services across the country -- with a leading mental health care provider in California saying the move will increase access to 'live-saving services.'
Read more »
Forest fire in Spain's La Palma island forces evacuationsA forest fire in the Spanish island of La Palma has forced the evacuation of at least 500 people, authorities said on Saturday, in the first natural crisis on the island since a volcanic eruption on 2021.
Read more »