Mass evacuations in Gran Canaria as huge mountain fire threatens to engulf holiday homes
HUNDREDS have been evacuated from their homes after a huge fire on the holiday island of Gran Canaria threatened to spiral out of control.
Last night, the emergency was downgraded after firefighters believed the flames were under some sort of control but extra air help has now been called in. Numerous villages have been evacuated and residents spent the night in municipal buildings including sports centres, schools and community halls. At least one tourist campsite has been evacuated and the smoke is clearly visible from the air from all parts of the island and from Tenerife.
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