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Fire in Zamora Remains Active - Spain

A seaplane works in the tasks of extinction of the forest fire, on August 24, 2025, in La Bana, Encinedo, La Cabrera, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The evolution of the forest fire coming from Porto (Zamora) has been "favorable" during the night, although the area of the summit divide between Zamora and Leon and on the slope of La Bana, which was evacuated on Saturday afternoon, has been activated. The air and land resources are working to stop the advance of a fire in which there is still an active front in the Tera Canyon, which is not very intense or advancing rapidly, but is expected to last several days due to the difficulty of extinction in that area. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Four active fires, three stabilized and eight under control in Asturias

A seaplane tries to put out the fire, on August 21, 2025, in Anllarinos del Sil, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The latest balance of the forest fire situation of the Emergency Service of the Principality of Asturias (SEPA) corresponding to Thursday morning counts 15 forest fires in the Principality: 4 active, 3 stabilized and 8 controlled. Thus, the latest update indicates that the fire in Degaña will concentrate again the extinguishing operation to continue slowing down its advance in the border with Asturias. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Four active fires, three stabilized and eight under control in Asturias

A seaplane tries to put out the fire, on August 21, 2025, in Anllarinos del Sil, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The latest balance of the forest fire situation of the Emergency Service of the Principality of Asturias (SEPA) corresponding to Thursday morning counts 15 forest fires in the Principality: 4 active, 3 stabilized and 8 controlled. Thus, the latest update indicates that the fire in Degaña will concentrate again the extinguishing operation to continue slowing down its advance in the border with Asturias. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A seaplane picks up water to help extinguish the fire on August 18, 2025, in Jarilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one that is still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A seaplane picks up water to help extinguish the fire on August 18, 2025, in Jarilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one that is still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Water Bomber Scoops Water From Plasencia Reservoir

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Aerial firefighting has continued. Two water bombers have been sent by France to battle wildfires.

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Emergency Level 2 Declared in Ourense as Fires Burn 4,300 Hectares - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, on August 12, 2025, in Seixalbo, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Xunta has decreed the level 2 emergency at provincial level in Ourense for large fires that, together, burn about 4,330 hectares, based on the latest estimates of the Consellería do Medio Rural. The activation of Situation 2 in the whole province implies a "greater agility" of means and resources of the Community and the rest of administrations for the province. In this way, the working hours of the personnel are also extended and the procedures with the different administrations, especially with the Military Emergency Unit (UME), are speeded up. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Navarre - Spain

A seaplane, on August 5, 2025, in Eneriz, Navarra (Spain). The regional government has activated this Tuesday, the operational situation 2 of the Special Emergency Civil Protection Plan for forest fires in the Community of Navarra (INFONA). As reported by SOS Navarra in its X account, the plan has been activated "according to the current data on the development of the forest fire that is taking place in Obanos, Muruzábal and Eneriz, in which it may be necessary to incorporate extraordinary means not attached to the plan". , on August 5, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Sanz/Europa Press /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible affection to non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible affection to non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: 2 Hospitalized After Seaplane Collides With Boat In Coal Harbour In Vancouver 5

2 people were hospitalized after a Harbour Air seaplane collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on Saturday, June 8. According to a statement from Harbour Air, the seaplane carrying the pilot and 5 passengers collided with the boat after takeoff from the seaplane terminal. The two people hospitalized were among the four on the boat. The Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation.

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Canada: 2 Hospitalized After Seaplane Collides With Boat In Coal Harbour In Vancouver 2

2 people were hospitalized after a Harbour Air seaplane collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on Saturday, June 8. According to a statement from Harbour Air, the seaplane carrying the pilot and 5 passengers collided with the boat after takeoff from the seaplane terminal. The two people hospitalized were among the four on the boat. The Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation.

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Canada: 2 Hospitalized After Seaplane Collides With Boat In Coal Harbour In Vancouver 3

2 people were hospitalized after a Harbour Air seaplane collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on Saturday, June 8. According to a statement from Harbour Air, the seaplane carrying the pilot and 5 passengers collided with the boat after takeoff from the seaplane terminal. The two people hospitalized were among the four on the boat. The Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation.

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Canada: 2 Hospitalized After Seaplane Collides With Boat In Coal Harbour In Vancouver

2 people were hospitalized after a Harbour Air seaplane collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on Saturday, June 8. According to a statement from Harbour Air, the seaplane carrying the pilot and 5 passengers collided with the boat after takeoff from the seaplane terminal. The two people hospitalized were among the four on the boat. The Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation.

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MALDIVES-MALE-CHINESE-BUILT AIRPORT

(240504) -- MALE, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows the seaplane docking facility at Velana International Airport in Male, the Maldives. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built airport project helps Maldives tourism take off" (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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MALDIVES-MALE-CHINESE-BUILT AIRPORT

(240504) -- MALE, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows the seaplane terminal at Velana International Airport in Male, the Maldives. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built airport project helps Maldives tourism take off" (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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Removing a tank from the Seaplane Harbour

15.01.2024, Tallinn. The Seaplane Harbour will be closed from January to May 2024 to prepare an updated and fully engaging exhibition. Among other things, the "cannon gallery" on the upper level will be completely changed. The ZSU-57-2 mobile anti-aircraft gun was lifted off and taken away today. It will be taken to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Removing a tank from the Seaplane Harbour

15.01.2024, Tallinn. The Seaplane Harbour will be closed from January to May 2024 to prepare an updated and fully engaging exhibition. Among other things, the "cannon gallery" on the upper level will be completely changed. The ZSU-57-2 mobile anti-aircraft gun was lifted off and taken away today. It will be taken to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Removing a tank from the Seaplane Harbour

15.01.2024, Tallinn. The Seaplane Harbour will be closed from January to May 2024 to prepare an updated and fully engaging exhibition. Among other things, the "cannon gallery" on the upper level will be completely changed. The ZSU-57-2 mobile anti-aircraft gun was lifted off and taken away today. It will be taken to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Removing a tank from the Seaplane Harbour

15.01.2024, Tallinn. The Seaplane Harbour will be closed from January to May 2024 to prepare an updated and fully engaging exhibition. Among other things, the "cannon gallery" on the upper level will be completely changed. The ZSU-57-2 mobile anti-aircraft gun was lifted off and taken away today. It will be taken to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Removing a tank from the Seaplane Harbour

15.01.2024, Tallinn. The Seaplane Harbour will be closed from January to May 2024 to prepare an updated and fully engaging exhibition. Among other things, the "cannon gallery" on the upper level will be completely changed. The ZSU-57-2 mobile anti-aircraft gun was lifted off and taken away today. It will be taken to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Wildfire Burned Almost 15,000 Hectares - Tenerife

A seaplane works to extinguish a fire in Las Lagunetas, on August 22, in La Esperanza, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The fire originated last Tuesday, August 15, in the Arafo mountain of the island and has already reached almost 15,000 hectares burned. At present, the fire is out of control despite the work of the extinguishing teams and has reached a perimeter that covers almost 90 kilometers along ten municipalities, being the northern area the most worrying. The fire has not claimed any human lives and the flames have not burned any houses, although 12,000 residents have been evacuated. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Burned Almost 15,000 Hectares - Tenerife

A seaplane works to extinguish a fire in Las Lagunetas, on August 22, in La Esperanza, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The fire originated last Tuesday, August 15, in the Arafo mountain of the island and has already reached almost 15,000 hectares burned. At present, the fire is out of control despite the work of the extinguishing teams and has reached a perimeter that covers almost 90 kilometers along ten municipalities, being the northern area the most worrying. The fire has not claimed any human lives and the flames have not burned any houses, although 12,000 residents have been evacuated. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Burned Almost 15,000 Hectares - Tenerife

A seaplane works to extinguish a fire in Las Lagunetas, on August 22, in La Esperanza, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The fire originated last Tuesday, August 15, in the Arafo mountain of the island and has already reached almost 15,000 hectares burned. At present, the fire is out of control despite the work of the extinguishing teams and has reached a perimeter that covers almost 90 kilometers along ten municipalities, being the northern area the most worrying. The fire has not claimed any human lives and the flames have not burned any houses, although 12,000 residents have been evacuated. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish a forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of the weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergencies of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish a forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of the weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergencies of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish a forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of the weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergencies of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish a forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of the weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergencies of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish a forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of the weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergencies of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish the fire, on August 19, 2023, in La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in the towns of La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, and others are planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Out Of Control Wildfires Rage In Tenerife - Canary Islands

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire, on August 17, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The City Council of La Orotava has confirmed that the decision has been taken to evacuate as a preventive measure in view of the evolution of the fire the population center of Aguamansa, as well as Pinolere and the highlands of La Florida. Aguamansa is currently one of the most active points of the fire, which has already affected about 5,000 hectares. La Orotava is on alert because the outbreaks are close to the houses, and the change of wind that may occur tonight would worsen the situation and cause the flames to advance faster than in the afternoon, when the high amount of smoke has caused the flames to advance very slowly. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Out Of Control Wildfires Rage In Tenerife - Canary Islands

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire, on August 17, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The City Council of La Orotava has confirmed that the decision has been taken to evacuate as a preventive measure in view of the evolution of the fire the population center of Aguamansa, as well as Pinolere and the highlands of La Florida. Aguamansa is currently one of the most active points of the fire, which has already affected about 5,000 hectares. La Orotava is on alert because the outbreaks are close to the houses, and the change of wind that may occur tonight would worsen the situation and cause the flames to advance faster than in the afternoon, when the high amount of smoke has caused the flames to advance very slowly. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Out Of Control Wildfires Rage In Tenerife - Canary Islands

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire, on August 17, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The City Council of La Orotava has confirmed that the decision has been taken to evacuate as a preventive measure in view of the evolution of the fire the population center of Aguamansa, as well as Pinolere and the highlands of La Florida. Aguamansa is currently one of the most active points of the fire, which has already affected about 5,000 hectares. La Orotava is on alert because the outbreaks are close to the houses, and the change of wind that may occur tonight would worsen the situation and cause the flames to advance faster than in the afternoon, when the high amount of smoke has caused the flames to advance very slowly. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Out Of Control Wildfires Rage In Tenerife - Canary Islands

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire, on August 17, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The City Council of La Orotava has confirmed that the decision has been taken to evacuate as a preventive measure in view of the evolution of the fire the population center of Aguamansa, as well as Pinolere and the highlands of La Florida. Aguamansa is currently one of the most active points of the fire, which has already affected about 5,000 hectares. La Orotava is on alert because the outbreaks are close to the houses, and the change of wind that may occur tonight would worsen the situation and cause the flames to advance faster than in the afternoon, when the high amount of smoke has caused the flames to advance very slowly. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Out Of Control Wildfires Rage In Tenerife - Canary Islands

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire, on August 17, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The City Council of La Orotava has confirmed that the decision has been taken to evacuate as a preventive measure in view of the evolution of the fire the population center of Aguamansa, as well as Pinolere and the highlands of La Florida. Aguamansa is currently one of the most active points of the fire, which has already affected about 5,000 hectares. La Orotava is on alert because the outbreaks are close to the houses, and the change of wind that may occur tonight would worsen the situation and cause the flames to advance faster than in the afternoon, when the high amount of smoke has caused the flames to advance very slowly. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Out Of Control Wildfires Rage In Tenerife - Canary Islands

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire, on August 17, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The City Council of La Orotava has confirmed that the decision has been taken to evacuate as a preventive measure in view of the evolution of the fire the population center of Aguamansa, as well as Pinolere and the highlands of La Florida. Aguamansa is currently one of the most active points of the fire, which has already affected about 5,000 hectares. La Orotava is on alert because the outbreaks are close to the houses, and the change of wind that may occur tonight would worsen the situation and cause the flames to advance faster than in the afternoon, when the high amount of smoke has caused the flames to advance very slowly. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7,600 People Evacuated In Tenerife In The Fire - Spain

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire in the vicinity of the municipality of El Rosario, on August 17, 2023, in Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The forest fire declared in the bush area in Arafo is "out of control" when it has been active for almost two days, during which time it has burned more than 2,600 hectares in a perimeter that reaches 31 kilometers and has caused the evacuation and confinement of more than 7,600 people in the last 34 hours. The fire mainly affects the municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, Santa Ursula, La Matanza, El Rosario and La Orotava. More than 258 personnel of the Civil Protection and Emergency Services of the Government of the Canary Islands and the UME are working to try to contain the fire. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7,600 People Evacuated In Tenerife In The Fire - Spain

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire in the vicinity of the municipality of El Rosario, on August 17, 2023, in Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The forest fire declared in the bush area in Arafo is "out of control" when it has been active for almost two days, during which time it has burned more than 2,600 hectares in a perimeter that reaches 31 kilometers and has caused the evacuation and confinement of more than 7,600 people in the last 34 hours. The fire mainly affects the municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, Santa Ursula, La Matanza, El Rosario and La Orotava. More than 258 personnel of the Civil Protection and Emergency Services of the Government of the Canary Islands and the UME are working to try to contain the fire. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7,600 People Evacuated In Tenerife In The Fire - Spain

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire in the vicinity of the municipality of El Rosario, on August 17, 2023, in Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The forest fire declared in the bush area in Arafo is "out of control" when it has been active for almost two days, during which time it has burned more than 2,600 hectares in a perimeter that reaches 31 kilometers and has caused the evacuation and confinement of more than 7,600 people in the last 34 hours. The fire mainly affects the municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, Santa Ursula, La Matanza, El Rosario and La Orotava. More than 258 personnel of the Civil Protection and Emergency Services of the Government of the Canary Islands and the UME are working to try to contain the fire. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7,600 People Evacuated In Tenerife In The Fire - Spain

A seaplane drops water on the forest fire in the vicinity of the municipality of El Rosario, on August 17, 2023, in Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The forest fire declared in the bush area in Arafo is "out of control" when it has been active for almost two days, during which time it has burned more than 2,600 hectares in a perimeter that reaches 31 kilometers and has caused the evacuation and confinement of more than 7,600 people in the last 34 hours. The fire mainly affects the municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, Santa Ursula, La Matanza, El Rosario and La Orotava. More than 258 personnel of the Civil Protection and Emergency Services of the Government of the Canary Islands and the UME are working to try to contain the fire. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kawanishi H8K Nishiki Hikotei Type 2 Flying Boat Emily

Imperial Japanese Navy Kawanishi H8K Nishiki Hikotei Type 2 Flying Boat Emily Parked Date: 1940s