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The blaze broke out in a mountainous national park on the Spanish island on Wednesday and spread to 4,450 acres in 24 hours as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze amid difficult terrain conditions.
The weather on the continent in recent months has been characterised by a north-south divide, with southern Europe suffering from extreme heat as parts of northern Europe are battered by storms.
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Five villages have now been evacuated as the fire continues to rage through a forested area in steep ravines in the northeastern part of Tenerife.
Saint-Andre, Sorede and the town of Argeles find themselves at risk of wildfires following a devastating drought.