The fire occurred at dawn in a pine forest with extensive vegetation and difficult to access, very close to the municipality of Puntagorda on the island of La Palma. The heat and high winds of the last few days unleashed their intensity until the flames came dangerously close to the surface. urban core Fire destroyed 11 houses and forced 500 people to evacuateThere are residents of a shelter and seniors centre, among them, but according to the Canary Islands Government, it is feared that the number of those evacuated as a precautionary measure may exceed a thousand and are being transferred to nearby towns. As Tijarafe or Los Llanos de Aridane. Black media, firefighters, police and the Civil Guard, supported by up to six aircraft, continue to work tirelessly on the extinguishing missions that will now be combined. 150 members of the Military Emergency Unit. The fire has already devastated 140 hectares and its control will depend on the strength of the wind in the coming hours.