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La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

2023-07-16 13:15
The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.
La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

Thousands of residents of La Palma in the Canary Islands have been urged to leave their homes as emergency workers try to bring a wildfire under control.

The blaze began early on Saturday and has already consumed 4,500 hectares (11,100 acres) of land and at least a dozen homes.

Around 400...