2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain's Canary Islands; official says blaze 'out of control'
1 year, 8 months ago

2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain's Canary Islands; official says blaze 'out of control'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 2,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday, destroying around a dozen homes, authorities said. “The fire has spread very fast,” Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo said. La Palma, with a population of 85,000, is one of eight members of Spain’s Canary Islands archipelago off Africa’s western coast.

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Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country’s south
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country’s south

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean authorities on Sunday issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires raged. Chile’s government ordered the evacuation in regions of imminent risk, urging residents to leave their homes and seek refuge in safe areas. La Araucanía, south of capital Santiago, has faced a wave of forest fires that have spread rapidly …

LA wildfires death toll rises to 16; new evacuation orders as fire spreads
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LA wildfires death toll rises to 16; new evacuation orders as fire spreads

Al Jazeera  

Evacuation orders throughout the Los Angeles area cover 153,000 residents, with 57,000 structures at risk. The death toll in the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 16 amid new evacuation orders as firefighters race to stop the spread of wildfires before potentially strong winds return. Cal Fire Operations Chief Christian Litz said a main focus on Saturday would be the …

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

The Hindu  

Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early Wednesday, destroying more than 1,000 structures and killing at least two people as desperate residents escaped through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. In addition to the two deaths, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said many others were hurt in the fires, which …

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate

India Today  

A wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area. At least 1,262 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between Santa Monica and Malibu had burned, officials said, after they had already warned of extreme fire …

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Hindustan Times  

HIGHLAND, Calif. — Days of triple-digit temperatures fed a wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles Monday, pushing some 6,000 people to flee the area as another blaze in Nevada displaced more than 20,000. Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada In California, the so-called Line Fire led at least 6,000 …

At least 51 dead as wildfires surround Chile tourist city
1 year, 1 month ago

At least 51 dead as wildfires surround Chile tourist city

The Independent  

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Evacuations are underway in Argentina’s Cordoba province as wildfires grow amid heat wave
1 year, 5 months ago

Evacuations are underway in Argentina’s Cordoba province as wildfires grow amid heat wave

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes in Argentina’s central Cordoba province on Tuesday as wildfires grew amid an intense heat wave. A total of 960 firefighters were working to combat the wildfires with eight firefighting planes and two helicopters, the provincial government said Tuesday evening. “The most important thing is to save lives, wherever …

Thousands evacuated as wildfires hit Spanish tourist island
1 year, 5 months ago

Thousands evacuated as wildfires hit Spanish tourist island

The Independent  

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Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of Tenerife
1 year, 7 months ago

Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of Tenerife

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Major wildfires were burning in …

Mapped: Where are the wildfires in Tenerife?
1 year, 7 months ago

Mapped: Where are the wildfires in Tenerife?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At a news conference, the head of Tenerife‘s local …

Wildfire on Spain’s popular tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately, official says
1 year, 7 months ago

Wildfire on Spain’s popular tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately, official says

Associated Press  

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Canary Islands — Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo said Sunday that police have confirmed that a wildfire raging on the Spanish tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately. Improved weather conditions helped firefighters make advances overnight in their battle to tame the blaze that has raged out of control for the past five days, authorities …

Wildfire spreads on Spain’s Tenerife island, forces thousands to flee homes
1 year, 7 months ago

Wildfire spreads on Spain’s Tenerife island, forces thousands to flee homes

Live Mint  

A wildfire on the Spanish island of Tenerife that has forced thousands of people to flee their homes was spreading and remained out of control late on Saturday, with hot, dry and windy weather hampering efforts to contain the blaze. At a news conference late on Saturday, the head of Tenerife's local government Rosa Davila described the fire as "devastating" …

Thousands more evacuated as Tenerife fire rages on Spain's Canary Islands
1 year, 7 months ago

Thousands more evacuated as Tenerife fire rages on Spain's Canary Islands

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands more residents of Tenerife …

Spain's popular tourist island of Tenerife suffers worst wildfire in decades
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain's popular tourist island of Tenerife suffers worst wildfire in decades

Hindustan Times  

Firefighters battled overnight to try to bring under control the worst wildfire in decades on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a major tourist destination, officials said Friday. Residents of the town of Aguamansa clean the surroundings of their houses due to the proximity of the fire, as wildfires rage out of control on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, …

Firefighters battle smoke and heat to control a major wildfire in Spain’s tourist island of Tenerife
1 year, 7 months ago

Firefighters battle smoke and heat to control a major wildfire in Spain’s tourist island of Tenerife

Associated Press  

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Canary Islands — Firefighters in Spain’s Canary Islands are battling dense smoke and high temperatures to try to control the worst wildfire in decades on the main tourist island of Tenerife, officials said Friday. Candelaria mayor María Concepción Brito Núñez told Spanish National Television that firefighters complained that the water being dumped on the flames was …

Firefighters battle biggest blaze in decades on Spanish tourist island of Tenerife
1 year, 7 months ago

Firefighters battle biggest blaze in decades on Spanish tourist island of Tenerife

LA Times  

Firefighters and emergency crews battle a blaze advancing toward the town of El Rosario in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Firefighters battled overnight to try to bring under control the worst wildfire in decades on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a major tourist destination, officials said Friday. Rafael San José told Spanish National Television that some progress had been …

Thousands evacuated as wildfire on Spain's Tenerife island spreads
1 year, 7 months ago

Thousands evacuated as wildfire on Spain's Tenerife island spreads

Firstpost  

The fire’s perimeter expanded to 31 kilometres across dry woodland covering both flanks of steep ravines near the Mount Teide volcano - Spain’s highest peak - hampering access to the area and covering much of the island with smoke clouds and ash Firefighters on Thursday struggled to contain a wildfire that broke out in a mountainous national park on the …

Out-of-control wildfire scorches Spain's Tenerife island, affecting thousands
1 year, 7 months ago

Out-of-control wildfire scorches Spain's Tenerife island, affecting thousands

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An out-of-control wildfire on the …

‘Out of control’ wildfire on Spanish island of Tenerife leads to evacuation of villages
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Out of control’ wildfire on Spanish island of Tenerife leads to evacuation of villages

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 250 firefighters are battling a big wildfire that’s spreading quickly on Tenerife, a popular …

Spain battles ‘out of control’ wildfire on Tenerife
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain battles ‘out of control’ wildfire on Tenerife

Al Jazeera  

Approximately 250 firefighters have been battling a wildfire raging “out of control” on Spain’s holiday island of Tenerife that forced road closures and the evacuation of five villages, officials said. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday night, was raging through a forested area with steep ravines in the northeastern part of the island, part of the Canary Islands archipelago …

A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations
1 year, 8 months ago

A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations

The Independent  

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Better weather conditions help slow down La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands
1 year, 8 months ago

Better weather conditions help slow down La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands

Associated Press  

MADRID — More favorable weather conditions have helped firefighters slow down the advance of a wildfire on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands that has forced the evacuation of more than 4,000 residents, authorities said Sunday. Temperatures in the Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, soared last week as Spain experienced a second summer heat wave. Vicente …

Over 2,000 people evacuated from Spain's Canary Island as wildfire rages out of control
1 year, 8 months ago

Over 2,000 people evacuated from Spain's Canary Island as wildfire rages out of control

India TV News  

The wildfire at La Palma, one of Spain's Canary Islands, has raged out of control, forcing more than 2,000 people to evacuate as of Saturday, according to authorities. The fire is out of control," said Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo. According to Vicente Rodríguez, the mayor of Puntagorda, a village in La Palmamayor, the area under his municipality has …

Blaze ‘out of control’ as more people flee Spain’s La Palma
1 year, 8 months ago

Blaze ‘out of control’ as more people flee Spain’s La Palma

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of firefighters struggle to keep raging wildfire under control as Canary Islands president pleads with residents to leave their homes. At least 4,000 people have been evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma while Europe struggles to cope with a heatwave, according to authorities. In Tenerife, another of the eight …

2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands; official says blaze ‘out of control’
1 year, 8 months ago

2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain’s Canary Islands; official says blaze ‘out of control’

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — More than 2,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands on Saturday, destroying around a dozen homes, authorities said. “The fire has spread very fast,” Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo said. The wildfire and evacuations come nearly two years after a three-month volcanic eruption caused devastation …

With record heat and drought-stricken woods, Spain’s Catalonia faces perfect wildfire conditions
1 year, 9 months ago

With record heat and drought-stricken woods, Spain’s Catalonia faces perfect wildfire conditions

Associated Press  

SOLSONA, Spain — Surveying the hills covered with near bone-dry pines stretching to the Pyrenees in the distance, Asier Larrañaga has reason to be on guard. The fires coincide with Catalonia and a large part of Spain’s south bearing the brunt of a drought that started last year and has only recently been somewhat alleviated by rain. Catalonia’s firefighters were …

With record heat and drought-stricken woods, Spain’s Catalonia faces perfect wildfire conditions
1 year, 9 months ago

With record heat and drought-stricken woods, Spain’s Catalonia faces perfect wildfire conditions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The fires coincide with Catalonia and a large part …

Hundreds of people evacuated as wildfire rages in western Spain
1 year, 10 months ago

Hundreds of people evacuated as wildfire rages in western Spain

Al Jazeera  

Up to 1,500 hectares burn in the Extremadura region with windy weather complicating efforts to bring it under control. A wildfire in the western Spanish region of Extremadura has ravaged up to 1,500 hectares and forced 550 people from their homes with windy weather complicating efforts to bring it under control, according to emergency services. “They are very strong gusts …

1500 evacuated as Spain’s fire season starts early
2 years ago

1500 evacuated as Spain’s fire season starts early

Associated Press  

MADRID — More than 1,500 people were evacuated as a major forest fire raged in Spain’s eastern Castellon province on Friday, marking an early start to the nation’s fire season amid bone dry conditions. Ximo Puig, the president of the Valencia region that incorporates Castellon, told reporters the fire was “very early in the spring, very voracious from the beginning.” …

Major wildfire in Spain forces the evacuation of 1,500
2 years, 7 months ago

Major wildfire in Spain forces the evacuation of 1,500

Associated Press  

MADRID — A large wildfire in northeast Spain grew rapidly overnight and was burning out of control Sunday, forcing the evacuation of eight villages and 1,500 people in Zaragoza province, firefighters said. The head of the local Aragon government, Javier Lamban, said Sunday that the situation was critical in the town of Añon de Moncayo and the priority for the …

Spain: Villages evacuated as wildfire burns 9,000 hectares
2 years, 9 months ago

Spain: Villages evacuated as wildfire burns 9,000 hectares

Associated Press  

MADRID — Officials say some 9,000 hectares of wooded hill land in northwestern Spain have been burnt by a wildfire that forced the evacuation of more than 650 people from eight villages on Friday as much of Europe suffered an early heatwave. Officials said the blaze in the Sierra de Culebra mountain range in the province of Zamora started Wednesday …

Thousands evacuated, three injured as wildfire rages in Spain
2 years, 9 months ago

Thousands evacuated, three injured as wildfire rages in Spain

Al Jazeera  

Temperatures of more than 30C, drought and strong winds hamper firefighting efforts in mountains of southern Spain. The blaze started on Wednesday afternoon on the slopes of Pujerra mountain in the Sierra Bermeja, above the Costa del Sol, a magnet for tourists on the Andalusia coast, Andalusia’s Wildfire Department said on Twitter. The 8,000-resident community of Benahavis and 300-resident village …

After 3 tense months, Spanish volcano eruption may be over
3 years, 3 months ago

After 3 tense months, Spanish volcano eruption may be over

Associated Press  

MADRID — Residents on the Spanish island of La Palma dared to hope Wednesday that their volcanic eruption is over after almost three months of unnerving daily explosions, earthquakes, rivers of molten rock and a huge ash plume containing toxic gases. The Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands off northwest Africa fell silent on Monday evening, and scientists said …

Ash covers Spanish island
3 years, 4 months ago

Ash covers Spanish island

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A volcano in the Canary Islands that has been erupting for six weeks, spewed a …

With no sign of eruption’s end, ash blankets La Palma island
3 years, 5 months ago

With no sign of eruption’s end, ash blankets La Palma island

Associated Press  

LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands — A volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma that has been erupting for six weeks spewed greater quantities of ash from its main mouth Sunday, a day after producing its strongest earthquake to date. Lava flows descending toward the Atlantic Ocean from a volcanic ridge have covered 970 hectares of land since …

La Palma island braces for more quakes as volcano roars on
3 years, 5 months ago

La Palma island braces for more quakes as volcano roars on

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Residents on Spain’s La Palma …

Hundreds of people evacuate as Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts in Spain’s La Palma
3 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of people evacuate as Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts in Spain’s La Palma

The Hindu  

Hundreds of people were evacuated during the night on the Spanish island of La Palma as a river of molten rock crept deeper into a coastal town during a protracted volcanic eruption, authorities said on Thursday. Emergency services helped some 500 people leave their homes, the mayor of Tazacorte, Juan Miguel Rodriguez, told public broadcaster RTVE. A total of around …

La Palma: A Month On, Volcano On Spanish Island Still Erupting Red-Hot Lava, Ash
3 years, 5 months ago

La Palma: A Month On, Volcano On Spanish Island Still Erupting Red-Hot Lava, Ash

ABP News  

New Delhi: It was on September 19 that the devastation started on the Spanish island of La Palma. The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted and the streams of red-hot lava spewing from it started to turn into ashes whatever came its way. A month on, there is no end in sight to the volcanic eruption, even as almost 800 hectares of …

More lava from Canary Islands volcano forces 800 to evacuate
3 years, 5 months ago

More lava from Canary Islands volcano forces 800 to evacuate

LA Times  

A house is in flames from volcanic lava on the Spanish island of La Palma on Wednesday. Hundreds of people on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands woke up Wednesday fearing for their homes and property after a new river of lava from an erupting volcano threatened to engulf another neighborhood on its way toward the Atlantic Ocean. Around 6,000 …

La Palma's volcanic eruption is going strong 3 weeks later
3 years, 5 months ago

La Palma's volcanic eruption is going strong 3 weeks later

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three weeks since its eruption …

La Palma volcano: Lava flow flattens more homes on Spanish island
3 years, 5 months ago

La Palma volcano: Lava flow flattens more homes on Spanish island

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Buildings near the volcano on La Palma were submerged in cascading …

Volcanic lava in Spain's La Palma engulfs more houses
3 years, 5 months ago

Volcanic lava in Spain's La Palma engulfs more houses

The Hindu  

Buildings near the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma were engulfed by rivers of lava early on Saturday, with the drama of the red-hot eruption intensified by the spectacle of flashes of lightning. The Cumbre Vieja volcano began erupting on Sept. 19 and has destroyed more than 800 buildings and forced the evacuation of about 6,000 people from …

La Palma volcano turns ‘much more aggressive’ and blows open new fissures
3 years, 5 months ago

La Palma volcano turns ‘much more aggressive’ and blows open new fissures

The Independent  

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La Palma volcano: Eruption blows open two new fissures, turns 'much more aggressive'
3 years, 5 months ago

La Palma volcano: Eruption blows open two new fissures, turns 'much more aggressive'

Firstpost  

The Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands erupted on 19 September and it has so far destroyed or partially destroyed more than 1,000 buildings Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands: An erupting volcano on a Spanish island off northwest Africa blew open two more fissures on its cone Friday that belched forth lava, with authorities reporting “intense” activity in …

Lava flowing into sea creates delta and expands La Palma island in Spain
3 years, 5 months ago

Lava flowing into sea creates delta and expands La Palma island in Spain

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The surface of Spain's La Palma island is continuing to expand as lava from a …

Lava flowing into sea creates delta, expands Spanish island
3 years, 6 months ago

Lava flowing into sea creates delta, expands Spanish island

Associated Press  

LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands — The surface of Spain’s La Palma island is continuing to expand as lava from a volcanic eruption flows into the Atlantic Ocean and solidifies when it hits the water, European Union scientists said Thursday. Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation program, said Thursday that its satellite imagery showed a D-shaped tongue of molten …

Lava from La Palma eruption finally reaches the Atlantic
3 years, 6 months ago

Lava from La Palma eruption finally reaches the Atlantic

Associated Press  

LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands — A bright red river of lava from the volcano on Spain’s La Palma island finally tumbled over a cliff and into the Atlantic Ocean, setting off huge plumes of steam and possibly toxic gases that forced local residents outside the evacuation zone to remain indoors on Wednesday. Even though initial air quality reading …

La Palma residents told to lock down, seal doors and windows amid toxic gas fears
3 years, 6 months ago

La Palma residents told to lock down, seal doors and windows amid toxic gas fears

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Residents on the western coast …

Lava from La Palma volcano eruption reaches ocean, raising toxic gas fears
3 years, 6 months ago

Lava from La Palma volcano eruption reaches ocean, raising toxic gas fears

India Today  

Red hot lava from a volcano that devastated the Spanish island of La Palma reached the Atlantic Ocean late on Tuesday evening, nine days after it started to flow down the mountain, wrecking buildings and destroying crops. Officials said the lava flowing into the sea could trigger explosions and clouds of toxic gases and the Canary Islands' emergency service urged …

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