The island of the Cumbre Vieja volcano is on fire again: Large-scale evacuation underway

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: The forest fire on the island of La Palma, which is famous for the 2021 volcanic eruption of Cumbre Vieja, forced at least 2,000 people to flee their homes. The fire started in a wooded area in the north and was the first major natural disaster for the island since 2021, when it was hit by a volcanic eruption. Drought, forty-degree heat and strong wind contributed to the rapid spread of fire. On the island, which is part of the Spanish Canary Islands, the fire has destroyed at least 14 residential buildings and is creeping towards other communities. According to the latest Spanish media reports, 4,800 hectares (11,861 acres) of territory have already been affected. A