Firefighters in Spain's Canary Islands are battling a Major Wildfire on the tourist island of Tenerife. The fire, which started on Tuesday, has forced the evacuation of more than 4,500 people and the confinement of thousands more. The steep and craggy terrain, combined with high temperatures and dense smoke, has made it difficult for firefighters to control the blaze. Access for firefighters is also challenging, and water being dumped on the flames is evaporating before hitting the ground. The fire has scorched over 3,200 hectares and is said to be the worst in the region in 40 years.

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