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Ten thousand now evacuated because of Canary Island wildfires
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By h.b. - Jul 31, 2007 - 12:28 PM
Two main islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife are affected by the blazes as high temperatures continue
More than 10,000 people have now been evacuated from their homes on the Canary Islands as the forest fires continue in ongoing high temperatures over 40 degrees, complete with low humidity.
The Canary Island President, Paulino Rovero, said the fire had now forced the evacuation of 4,200 people on Tenerife and 5,200 on Gran Canaria.
The flames have now affected 10,000 hectares on Gran Canaria and an area of more than 13,000 hectares has been zoned off on Tenerife, but not all that area has been burned.
A new fire also broke out on La Gomera in the early hours of today, leading to several dwellings being evacuated.
3,200 people were evacuated overnight from San Bartolomé de Tirajana where work continues to ensure the flames do not reach up to the Pozo de las Nieves where many of the communications antennas are located. There is also concern for the dam at Ayagarues.
On Tenerife the most active fronts now threaten Garachico, El Tanque, Santiago del Teide and part of Icod de los Vinos.
A firebreak set to the north has halted the fire’s progress there.
Winds of 45-65 km/hour are continuing in the area, as some 300 firefighters continue to fight the blaze using 34 vehicles, 5 helicopters and a fire fighting plane.
The Environment Minister, Cristina Narbona will arrive on Tenerife later today, travelling from Gran Canaria where she has been seeing the effects of the fires for herself.
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Ten thousand now evacuated because of Canary Island wildfires
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By h.b. - Jul 31, 2007 - 12:28 PM
A satellite image clearly showing the smoke from the fires on the Canary Islands - Photo EFE
More than 10,000 people have now been evacuated from their homes on the Canary Islands as the forest fires continue in ongoing high temperatures over 40 degrees, complete with low humidity.
The Canary Island President, Paulino Rovero, said the fire had now forced the evacuation of 4,200 people on Tenerife and 5,200 on Gran Canaria.
The flames have now affected 10,000 hectares on Gran Canaria and an area of more than 13,000 hectares has been zoned off on Tenerife, but not all that area has been burned.
A new fire also broke out on La Gomera in the early hours of today, leading to several dwellings being evacuated.
3,200 people were evacuated overnight from San Bartolomé de Tirajana where work continues to ensure the flames do not reach up to the Pozo de las Nieves where many of the communications antennas are located. There is also concern for the dam at Ayagarues.
On Tenerife the most active fronts now threaten Garachico, El Tanque, Santiago del Teide and part of Icod de los Vinos.
A firebreak set to the north has halted the fire’s progress there.
Winds of 45-65 km/hour are continuing in the area, as some 300 firefighters continue to fight the blaze using 34 vehicles, 5 helicopters and a fire fighting plane.
The Environment Minister, Cristina Narbona will arrive on Tenerife later today, travelling from Gran Canaria where she has been seeing the effects of the fires for herself.
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Readers' comments:
freya
01 Aug 2007, 00:34
01 Aug 2007, 00:34
im going to tenerife on the 3rd of aughust and im worried now because im
stayin in las americas. does anyone know if that area is in danger?
mandie
01 Aug 2007, 01:29
01 Aug 2007, 01:29
im goin on hols on 31st august near las americas and am uncertain what is
happening hope all works out ok 4 ur hol and mine and for everyone whom has
to live in the lovely country
fiona
01 Aug 2007, 08:55
01 Aug 2007, 08:55
im flying to gran canria on the 3rd august.. will i still be able to go?
stewart
08 Aug 2007, 11:19
08 Aug 2007, 11:19
i have just come back from tenerife
and the south side is ok it did not go that far i live there and come back every six mouths
and the south side is ok it did not go that far i live there and come back every six mouths
Ria
10 Aug 2007, 16:30
10 Aug 2007, 16:30
We returned from 10 days in Tenerife on Wed, we stayed in Golf De Sur. The
heat and winds from the fire was unreal, the kids couldn't leave the
appartment. When the heat subsided we travelled around the South of the
Island so i would like to reasure anyone travelling, that all the roads
seemed fine and all of the main tourist places - Los Christianos / Playa
etc are all up and running!!!
Hope you enjoy you holiday as much as we did although was glad to leave the scorching 47 degrees behind!!!! NOT!!!
Hope you enjoy you holiday as much as we did although was glad to leave the scorching 47 degrees behind!!!! NOT!!!
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