Massive Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Tenerife, Spain

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island of Tenerife as a wildfire continues to burn out of control. The blaze, which started on Wednesday, has so far burned 5,000 hectares of land and has forced the evacuation of over 26,000 people. Despite the fire's intensity, major tourist areas have been spared. The priority is to protect lives, and no homes have been destroyed. The scorching heat and dry weather this summer have contributed to severe wildfires across Europe and Canada.