Fire

[Ginger's Mom]

That is heartbreaking, and very frightening as well. I admit that I don't know much about your area, but may do some googling right now. Please just make sure that you stay safe.

[jackie]

I am in Maspalomas, the fires are coming down from Ayaguares now.

The person who started this was a disgruntled firefighter whose contract wasn't going to be renewed in October. He wanted to show them that he was "important".

I was listening to the radio, and a woman called in saying, "the firemen said it isn't close, but I can see flames in the garden. Someone please send help, I can't get through to the fire station."

[Karen]

How horrible! Your whole island will be in our prayers.

[king2005]

Thats horrible!!

I'll keep your island in my thoughts

[RICHARD]

Living in So Cal all my life I never thought that I'd see that Wildfires are a huge problem all across the planet.. Prayers and best wishes.

[Randi]

Since I posted last I read the story on a Spanish newspage. I can't believe a firefighter would do something like that!!

Stay safe!

[jackie]

The fires are "under control", which means there are no new fires on the go, and they are still trying to contain the other.

The worst news I have heard so far Is that Palmitos Park has burnt down. Over 60% of the animals and plants are gone. They tried to evacuate as many as they could, but ended up putting the larger animals to sleep before the fires got there. Many of the birds they just released.

[Randi]

I'm glad to hear the fire is under control, but it's SO sad that Palmitos Park burnt down and so many animals were put to sleep. At least the birds could fly away.

[jackie]