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Monday 3 August 2009

La Palma's still burning

Helicopter dropping water on the fire on La Palma
Helicopter dropping water on the fire at Tigalate, on La Palma

The fire on La Palma is still burning, but it's a lot smaller, and a lot farther up the mountain and away from houses. Hopefully, now that all the helicopters and both planes are dumping water on the same place, it'll be sorted out soon.

Smouldering forest, Mazo, La Palma
Smouldering forest, Mazo, La Palma

Meanwhile there are acres and acres of smouldering forest, and people trying to get the fire completely out.

Mop up operatons in Fuencaliente, La Palma
Mop up operations in Fuencaliente, La Palma

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