Tenerife Forest Fires
Update 20th August 2023 Afternoon update The weather is improving this afternoon as the cloud is clearing which will make it easier for the helicopters and water planes to drop water on to the fires. We have seen several helicopters this afternoon already, so hopefully the battle against the fires
Tenerife Forest Fires
After the forest fires last week on Tenerife and La Gomera I wanted to say how bad (i.e. rubbish) I thought the press coverage was in the UK, not only were they days behind on events, but they dramatized it so much the reports were in fact completely in
Tenerife Forest Fires
According to a top park official on La Gomera, the fires that have been burning out of control since 14th August are the work of an arsonist who is attempting to destroy the Garajonay National Park, which is one of the European Union’s greatest natural wonders. There have been
Tenerife Forest Fires
Maria del Carmen Hernandez Bento the spokesperson for the Government of the Canary Island has confirmed that there have been several arrests relating to the devastating forest fires that have broken out on the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/tenerife-island/places-to-visit/la-gomera-canary-islands] . The fires on
Tenerife Forest Fires
The three new fires that have started on Tenerife today are reported by the Council of Tenerife to be under control. The fire that started in the area of Los Realejos, came under control at19:55 and has affected 12 hectares. The fire at Las Montañetas, came under control 19:
Tenerife Forest Fires
The fires in La Gomera are still burning but the anger is growing from the islanders who have lost their homes, crops and animals. They are furious over the way the emergency has been handled. The islanders are asking why they have been left to cope without professional firemen or
Tenerife Forest Fires
Another Forest fire has broken out today on Tenerife, this time the fire is in north Tenerife in the area of Lomo Alto, Los Realejos. The fire was discovered at about 3:30 a today. The fire is being tackled by the fire brigade, local police, civil Guard and troops.
Tenerife Forest Fires
The forest fires that have been raging on Tenerife are now officially under control and the emergency has been lowered to level 1. The area affected by the fires [https://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/blog/where-are-the-tenerife-forest-fires] cover 269 hectares and the cause is still not known although there is evidence it
Tenerife Forest Fires
Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife (TITSA) have confirmed that the bus routes 460, 325 and 355 are now running a normal service after being suspended on Friday after the outbreak of the forest fires at El Tanque. The route 460 is now running between Las Americas and Icod, and the route
Tenerife Forest Fires
Two roads that were closed by the Council of Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/] because of the forest fires in north Tenerife, have now been opened. The TF-82 and TF-436 were opened at noon today, and the TF-373 was reopened last night. The 250 residents of Erjos, Masca and Carrizales
Tenerife Forest Fires
For info about the 2023 forest fires in north Tenerife please take a look at the following link. Tenerife forest fires 2013 The info below refers to fires in 2012. The forest fires on Tenerife are affecting the area of the Teno Massive on the north western flank of the
Tenerife Forest Fires
Fires have broken out on Tenerife again, the current outbreak stated on Friday in the area of Ruigómez near the town of El Tanque, 360 hectares have been affected and 2200 residents have been evacuated in the municipalities of El Tanque, Los Sols, Buenavista del Norde and Santiago del Teide.