Over 12,000 evacuated as wildfire rages on Spain's Tenerife island

A wildfire broke out on the Spanish island of Tenerife, forcing over 12,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
The fire started near Mount Teide National Park and has spread rapidly, fueled by hot, dry, windy conditions.
towns have been affected by the blaze, which has burned over 8,000 hectares of land.
Hundreds of firefighters along with military personnel are battling to contain the fire and protect homes and infrastructure.
While tourist areas remain unaffected so far, poor air quality has been reported in some parts of the island.