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Spain's Canary Isles battle 'most complex fire' in 40 years

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A huge wildfire ravaging the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife has burnt through more than 2,600 hectares of land, affecting some 7,600 people, many of whom were evacuated. This is the "most complex" blaze to hit the Canary Islands in four decades, the regional government said Thursday. IMAGES

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