# Canary Islands forest fire risk alert

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canary-islands-forest-fire-risk-alert
> Updated: 2026-09-10T17:45:27.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

The Canary Islands government issued a forest fire risk alert for Tenerife and Gran Canaria due to a “tropical-like heat episode” involving high temperatures, low humidity, and moderate winds. In Tenerife, the alert targeted summits and mid-altitude areas, while in Gran Canaria, the most severe conditions were expected in southwestern mid-altitude areas and summits, with temperatures potentially reaching 37 degrees Celsius.

By September 10, the Dirección General de Emergencias announced the end of the forest fire risk alert for El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and portions of Gran Canaria. Effective September 11, these areas transitioned to a pre-alert status following improvements in temperature, humidity, and wind conditions. Emergency services continue to monitor meteorological conditions and vegetation.

To bolster long-term safety, the Cabildo de Tenerife is launching a sensitization and self-protection plan designed to prepare citizens for fires, floods, and volcanic risks.

## Claims

- The Canary Islands government is ending the forest fire risk alert for five islands. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The fire risk alert ends in El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and parts of Gran Canaria. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new status of pre-alert will take effect at 07:00 on Friday, September 11, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In Gran Canaria, the pre-alert applies to northern slopes above 600 meters and western, southern, and eastern slopes above 400 meters. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The decision to lower the alert level is based on improvements in temperature, relative humidity, wind, and fuel status. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Spain and France implement various emergency and disaster preparedness measures

Spain and France implement various emergency measures, including wildfire alerts in Aragon and Landes, tsunami siren tests in Cádiz, and new disaster preparedness programs in Tenerife.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canary-islands-ends-forest-fire-alert-for-five-islands

### 2026-09-04: Canary Islands issues fire risk alert for Tenerife and Gran Canaria

The Canary Islands government has issued a forest fire alert for Tenerife and Gran Canaria due to extreme heat, low humidity, and wind, with temperatures in Gran Canaria potentially reaching 37°C.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canary-islands-issues-fire-risk-alert-for-tenerife-and-gran-canaria

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Cite as: Canary Islands forest fire risk alert. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canary-islands-forest-fire-risk-alert