Nearly 8,000 people were either evacuated or confined on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife according to Spanish authorities
An out-of-control wildfire on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife has burned thousands of acres and affected nearly 8,000 people who are either evacuated or confined, authorities said Thursday.
The blaze, which started Tuesday night, is centered on a craggy, mountainous area, which is difficult for emergency brigades to access. Spanish authorities said their main goal is to contain the fire and prevent it from reaching more populated areas. The island’s main town, Santa Cruz, is 20 kilometers away from the flames.is threatening six municipalities. Some 7,600 residents in the area have either been evacuated or ordered to stay indoors Thursday due to hazardous air quality.
Temperatures in the Canary Islands peaked at more than 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. Temperatures are set to rise again on Saturday.
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