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Canary Islands issue pre-alert warning for forest fires
On 1 June, the Government of the Canary Islands issued a forest fire pre-alert due to soaring temperatures, ongoing drought, and the arrival of Saharan dust (calima), affecting Tenerife, El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, and Gran Canaria. According to maps released by Aemet, Spain’s national meteorological agency, the northern regions of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura face the highest risk of fires. On 4 June, the northern tips of Lanzarote and Fuert…
Five islands have been given a wildfire warning. The Canary Islands have been given a wildfire warning. The warning issued on Sunday applies to the islands of Tenerife, El Hiero, La Palma, La Gomera and Gran Canaria, local media outlet Canarian Weekly reports. The risk of wildfires is currently being increased by reduced rainfall, warmer weather and the movement of dry, dusty air from the Sahara to the Canary Islands.
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