Wildfire Forces More Evacuations on Spain's Tenerife

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Residents in Tenerife, Spain, were evacuated from their homes as a wildfire spread due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, making it the most complex fire the Canary Islands have faced in 40 years. The fire has engulfed around 5,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 4,000 people. The cause of the blaze is still unknown. Tourist areas have not been affected, and Tenerife's airports are operating normally. Scientists attribute the increase in extreme weather events, including wildfires, to climate change.
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