A wildfire that has blanketed much of Tenerife with smoke and ash has slowed its advance thanks to containment efforts and more favourable weather during the night.
A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with smoke and ash has slowed its advance thanks to containment efforts and more favourable weather during the night, authorities said on Friday. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in a mountainous national park around the Mount Teide volcano - Spain's highest peak - amid hot and dry weather and burned through nearly 4,000 hectares (9,900 acres) of vegetation. Fernando Clavijo, regional leader of the Canary Islands, said there were no more evacuations overnight and officials were considering lifting restrictions on almost 4,000 residents who had been ordered to stay home.
By Borja Suarez and Corina Pons TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain (Reuters) - A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with .
By Borja Suarez and Corina Pons TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain (Reuters) - A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with .
By Borja Suarez and Corina Pons TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain (Reuters) - A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with .