Spain: Tenerife Activates Island Emergency Plan Amid Storm Claudia

In response to the arrival of Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, Tenerife activated its Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) on Wednesday, November 12. The island is currently under an orange alert for adverse weather. As precautionary measures, the government has closed schools for the afternoon and restricted access to Teide National Park and all hiking trails.

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM