Wildfires force over 12,000 people to evacuate Spanish island

Madrid, Aug 21 Raging wildfires have triggered the evacuation of more than 12,000 people from the Spanish island of Tenerife, authorities said.

According to police data, Sunday's figure was a significant increased from the 4,500 reported on August 18, reports CNN.

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