Britons issued with new advice amid Gran Canaria wildfires and Spain evacuations - should you travel?
The FCO now advises in its latest update: “In Gran Canaria, several areas in the north west of the island have been evacuated due to an ongoing forest fire.“If you’re in the area or planning to visit, check the latest updates and information on Twitter @112canarias and follow the advice of the local authorities.”“Take care when visiting or driving through woodland areas. Make sure cigarette ends are properly extinguished, do not light barbecues and do not leave empty bottles behind.
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