Wildfire forces 2,000 to evacuate in Spain's Canary Islands.
Authorities on Spain's Canary Islands say around 2,000 people have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has ravaged more than 500 hectares since it broke out less than 24 hours ago.
At least 250 firefighters, nine helicopters and two planes were working Sunday to tackle the flames near the town of Valleseco on Gran Canaria island in the Atlantic Ocean archipelago, the provincial government said in tweets. Officials say the blaze"has great potential" to spread and have ordered evacuations in at least six towns.Wildfires are common in southern Europe during the hot, dry summer months. Nearly half of Spain's provinces were on alert Sunday for high risk of fires, according to the country's weather agency AEMET.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Canary IslandsA wildfire in the Canary Islands led to the evacuation of a small town in Gran C...
Leer más »
Evacuations as Gran Canaria hit by new blazeResidents of the Spanish island of Gran Canaria forced to evacuate as a forest fire breaks out just days after another blaze raged in the same area
Leer más »
Alaska records its warmest month ever; future records likelyJuly was Alaska's warmest month ever, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Leer más »
Living With Hong Kong Protests: Tips on Tear Gas, Tracking Children and Fewer Date NightsMore than two months of marches, demonstrations and sit-ins in one of Asia’s most densely populated cities are forcing everyday people to change their routines and develop contingency plans.
Leer más »
45 percent of Americans admit to wearing underwear two days or more in a row, survey findsAccording to an online poll of 2,000 men and women, 13 percent say they've worn the same pair for a week or more.
Leer más »
Hong Kong protesters kick off new weekend of ralliesThousands march through heavy rain in Hong Kong as Chinese military build-up increases on the border
Leer más »