Fires rage across Canary island - Democratic Underground

Heidi

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Sun Aug-02-09 01:44 AM
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Fires rage across Canary island

Source: BBC

Page last updated at 06:25 GMT, Sunday, 2 August 2009 07:25 UK

A huge forest fire is out of control on one of the Canary Islands, forcing the evacuation of up to 4,000 people, including tourists.

Two military planes, six helicopters and 500 firemen are fighting the flames on La Palma, which have been spread by strong winds and high temperatures.

Some residents were saved just minutes before fire engulfed their homes.

There are fears the flames could spread to an observatory housing the world's largest telescope.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8180165.stm

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National Steel 27

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Sun Aug-02-09 02:00 AM
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1. OH, NO... NOT THE TOURISTS1!!!!

But, seriously, La Palma could go up in no time.

I pray for the residents.

This could be awful.

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