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Gran Canaria's recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of the island's forests. Here's why they are so important and what is being done to replant and maintain them.
Gran Canaria Fire Spreading: Glimmers Of Hope Emerging
The Gran Canaria fires has burned through the night and is expected to continue to spread today due to high temperatures and winds. The Tamadaba forest in the west is ablaze and possibly unsaveable.
Uncontrollable Gran Canaria Fire Reaches Tamadaba Forest
The Gran Canaria fire has burned out of control across the highlands all day and has now made its way into the vast and pristine Tamadaba pine forests of north west Gran Canaria.
New Gran Canaria Fire Out Of Control Amid New Evacuations
A new fire that started in the forest just above Valleseco in the northern Gran Canaria highlands has now burned over 1000 hectares of forest and countryside and is spreading.
Making Sense Of Gran Canaria Forest Fires
Gran Canaria forest fires are spectacular events but the island is well-prepared to deal with them and most are extinguished before they get out of control. Tourists and visitors are not at risk as Gran Canaria wildfires happen up in the mountains a long way from the resorts and the airport.
The Multiaquatic dolphin watching boat has a 98% success rate at finding whales and dolphins on its trips out of Puerto Rico marina in south Gran Canaria and many trips include a swimming stop.
Gran Canaria Fire Now Extinguished
Tejeda has been evacuated after strong winds reactivated the Gran Canaria fire and pushed flames towards the town. The fire is currently out of control and spreading on several fronts.
Gran Canaria Fire Out Of Control & Threatening Tejeda
The Gran Canaria fire has now consumed an area the size of 1000 football fields after reactivating overnight. It is currently classified as "out-of-control" and has spread from the Artenara municipality into both Galdar and Tejeda.
Visitors to Gran Canaria often ask whether it is better to exchange their local currency for euros at home or in Gran Canaria.
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