1,000 evacuated due to wildfire on Gran Canaria

A wildfire on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria has burned 2,470 acres and forced the evacuation of 1,000 residents.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019 - 15:49

Press Association

A wildfire on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria has burned 2,470 acres and forced the evacuation of 1,000 residents.

The regional government of the Canary Islands said 200 firefighters and 10 water-dumping aircraft were working to combat the blaze that started on Saturday for reasons unknown.

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Courts wildfires Place: Gran Canaria Place: Canary island Place: Canary Islands Organisation: RTVE

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