TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with smoke and ash has slowed its advance thanks to containment efforts and more favourable weather during the night, authorities said on Friday.
Fernando Clavijo, regional leader of the Canary Islands, said there were no more evacuations overnight and officials were considering lifting restrictions on almost 4,000 residents who had been ordered to stay home.
[1/2]Pine trees burn in a forest fire in Candelaria on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain August 16, 2023.
Scorching heat and dry weather this summer have contributed to unusually severe wildfires in Europe and Canada.
On Friday, Spain's AEMET weather service expected maximum temperatures of 32C in Tenerife.
Persons:
Fernando Clavijo, We've, Borja Suarez, Mount Teide, Andrei Khalip, Frances Kerry
Organizations:
REUTERS, Teide Astrophysics, Thomson
Locations:
TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Spanish, Tenerife, Candelaria, Europe, Canada, Maui, Lahaina