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The fire began late Tuesday in the north of the island and has forced authorities in eight municipalities to order the evacuation of more than 4,500 people and the confinement of thousands more.
A wildfire that has torn through the Spanish island of Tenerife, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes, is "out of control," local authorities have said.
Firefighters are battling to try to bring under control the worst wildfire in decades on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a major tourist destination. The fire in the north
Regional President Fernando Clavijo said today's efforts would be crucial to containing the fire as the air quality in several municipalities remains hazardous.
The fire in the north of the island started Tuesday night and has forced the evacuation or confinement of nearly 8,000 people