7 hours agoThousands evacuated because of fires in Spain's Canary Islands
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Authorities in Spain's Canary Islands confirmed that about 2,000 people have been evacuated because of fire that has destroyed more than 500 hectares since less than 24 hours ago. At least 250 firefighters, nine helicopters and two planes are engaged today to turn off the flames near the town of Valleseco on Gran Island....
“At least 250 firefighters, nine helicopters and two aircraft are engaged today to turn off the flames near the town of Valleseco on the island of Gran Canaria, in the Atlantic Ocean Archipelago”, local authorities reported on Twitter.
Officials stress that the fire has great potential to spread and have ordered evacuations in at least six cities.
The island suffered another devastating fire last week. Fires are common in southern Europe during hot and dry summer months, according to the weather agency AMET. Almost half of Spain's provinces are at high risk of fires.
