As some of you may have noticed, there are very few News comming in abou the fire.  But how is the saying? “No News is Good News”

This of course does not mean that the danger is over.  There are still fires raging in the mountains, Santa Lucia and Fataga are still not declared safe.  It only means that there are no new Fires.  We are all hoping that the wind stays down so that the firefighters can get to grips with the fires at last. 

A third of the forest of Gran Canaria has been destroyed by the fires, and no one knows how many Animals have lost their lives.

If there are any more News, i will of course keep you informed.

Here the latest Pictures:

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1698&n=25

On my German site you will find a video Joe has sent me.  This is what they saw last night from Play del Ingles.

• http://julsko.net/

10pm Update:

Well it seems quiet at the moment.  The danger is still not over for Fataga and Santa Lucia, but at least the Fires are no longer spreading.  With much hard work, and luck, we are hoping that the fires can be stopped soon and the island can get down to beeing  cleaned up and starting to repair what we can.

Some of the People who live in the mountains have lost their whole livelyhood.  The had very little to start with, but were proud of what they had built up for themselves over the years.  These people now are standing in front of the ruins.  They are the ones that are not insured.  Im hoping that the gouvernment will suport them as quickly as possible.

Unfortunatly there have bee a lot of Animal casualties due to Palmitos Park not beeing completely evacated.  Why this is so noone Knows.  A lot of the Wild running Dogs, Pets and Domestic Animals of the Mountain Villagers have fallen victims to the blaze too.

At the bottom of the Baranco near Palmitos Park, the Kamelownder were told to evict the area.  Unfortunatly the last news i have is that htey refused with the statement its all not so bad.  If the finaly left i do not know, and have found noone who can tell me.

If the ituation allowes it, them i will be driving into the mountians to see what i can do for the Animals that are there.  A lot will be scared, hungry and thirsty.  Ok a lot will now be saying i should be helping hte people, but I think there will be enough offers of help there.  The Animals will be forgotten.

I am now going to have a rest, as i have been posting and watching with very little sleep for the last 2 days and nights, and hope all stays calm.

Tomorrow i will update on what is happening.  If of course the situation should get worse again during the night, i will post.  Lets hope its not necessary.

2am Update:

Here the latest pictures, a very sad sight.

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1703
• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1702

During the night, the fires have spread to the direction of Montana la Data.  The fires are raging at San Bartelomeo de Tirajana, and in Santa Maria de Guia a fire has started. 

The strong winds which affected the south yesterday have calmed down a little, so we are all hoping that the fire can now be gotten under controll.

I have received 2 pictures of some friends who live in Playa del Ingles.  The sky in direction Mountains is covered in thick smoke.

Pictures here:

• http://julsko.net/

10.00 Update:

• At the moment they are fighting to stop the fire spreading to Fataga.

10.30 Update:

• The situation in Tasarte is now under controll, and the 700 evacuated people are allowed to return home.

10.45 Update:

• For the area Fataga it is red alert.  The Road leading towards Fataga is closed, and a Bus with 20 more Firefighters is on the way there.

Pictures of today:

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1693&n=3

Since the fire has started, 10.000 hectares of land have been devastatet and 5.200 People had to be evacuated.

11.00 Update:

• By El Sequero the fires are beeing controled by Helikopter.  In the Area of de La Herradura a UMA vehicle has turned over and the driver has been badly insured.

11.30 Update:

• Over half of the Palmitos Park and 60% of the animals and plants have fallen victim to the flames.

12.00 Update:

• The News are still catastrophical for the Island.  The fires are out of contol in the Areas Fataga and el Sequero

12.35 Update:

• The fire which destroyed Palmitos Park and the Hotel has once again sprung up.  Fataga Fire is  still out of control, and the Fires near Montana la Data are kreeping further towards the Village.

Here a satelite view of the islands:

• http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_11766.shtml

2.20pm Update:

• It seems like the fire in Montana la Data is under control and the people are allowed back into their homes.
• In Fatage the fire has damaged 12 houses up to now.

2.45pm Update:

• The 1.700 people of Mogan and surounding area are now able to return to their houses today. Many are unsure what is waiting for them on their return.

Here the latest Pictures of Mogan and Fataga:

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1695&n=1

4.30pm:

• The higher regions of Santa Lucia are still fighting with the effects of the fire.

Here you find some videos of the fires:

• http://julsko.net/2007/07/31/gran-canaria-und-die-braende/

Another very warm morning with a temperature of 31.9° in the shade, and no wind in the mountains of Teror.

German: Gran Canaria Wetter

Even though the Gouvernment had hopes of getting the fire under control today, the fires have now spread further due to the high stong winds, and the Villages Mogan and Soria had to be evacuatet.

The Military has sent some emergency units to help fight the fires and from the Mainland they have sent some Helicopter to assist in the fighting of the blase.  Many Helpers are suffering from complete exhaustion and are in need of treatment by the emergency Doctors.

The terrible disaster is drawing Tourist who want to see the fire for themselves, which is adding to the problems.

This morning we have had some Helicopters fly over Teror in direction South to help. 

Pictures here:

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1679&n=2

1pm Update:

• the fire is spreading, and 30 Houses in Mogan are alight, inclusive the house of the mayor of the town.  The roads are now closed.  Amadores Beach closed also.

2pm

• Fire in Mogan now seem under control.

2.30pm

• Palmitos Park has been evacuatet as a precausion.  Tunte now has red alert.

More Pictures:

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1680

Seems like there are smoke clouds visible on the Arguineguin Livecam.  The News has confirmed that the Smoke is visible from Arguineguin.

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The fire now seems to have reached San Augustin, and the Holidaymaker are busy helping extinguish the flames .  The Palmtrees near the Hospital Clinica Roca are standing in flames, and the staff or the Hotel and some holiday makers are  getting the water from the well and dousing the flames.  The fireengines and a watertransporter are no busy trying to douse the flames.

5.pm Update:

• There are now 10 fires raging on the island, and there is no hope that they can be controlled at this time.  Due to the high winds and temperatures, the fires are eating their way up into the mountains. The Gouvernmant is calling it a state of national emergency, and has requsted for more assitance from the Military.  The helpers which are almost dead on their feet,are unable to stop the spreading of the fires.

Here more Pictures inclusive of one of the guy who started the blaze:

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1685&n=30

The first smoke clouds are now visible also from Teror.

6.15pm:

• The Hotel las Tirajanas has been ordered for fear of the fire aproaching.

7.15pm:

• The fire is spreading in the direction of San Mateo.  At this moment the firebrigade are still fighting fires in the Barannco de Andres, Veneguera, Montana de Taur, Mogan, at the reservoirs Soria and Chira.

7.30pm:

• The situation is getting worse.  There are 6 locations on fire which can only be reached by Helicopter.

8.30pm Update:  

• Emergency shelters have been errected on the Anex II Parking area in Playa del Ingles

10pm Update:

• Las Palmas has sent 18 wagons with water to the south.  The firemen had to leave the vicinity of Lomo de Pedro Alfonso because of the high flames.  El Salobre is on the verge of evacation.  The evacuation of Tunte ahs been ordered, but the people do not want to leave their homes.

• http://www.canarias7.es/multimedia/galeria.cfm?id=1690&n=1

11.15 Update:

• The fire has now reached the village of San Nicolas.  Firefighters are continuing working to avoid that the fire devastates this very important agricultural zone.

11.35 Update:

• The fire has now devastated Palmitos Park and the Hotel near by.  All Animals which were still in the Park have been let loose.  Things are not looking to hopeful for the village of Tunte

4am Update:

• Petrolstation of Mogan has exploded (This has not been officialy confirmed, only heard it on the phone)

After we managed to coold own last night (for about an hour) on the terrace, the night was once again very warm and sticky.  This morning has once again started with a temperature of 31.3° in the shade, and rising.  We have no wind, and just one or two lost clouds.  Its going to be another hot one.

1.30pm Update: 41.1° in the hade, little wind

German: Gran Canaria Wetter

The fires in the mountains of Gran Canaria have been raging for 2 days now.  The fire was started by a forest Guard who was employed by the Gouvernment to watch over the Forests.  His Contract was due to run out.

The dry conditions and the high Winds in the south are making the firefighting an impossible task.  Up to date there has bee an area of 3500 hectar affected, and there is no guessing how many Animals have lost their live in this Catastrophy.

This is the biggest Disaster Gran Canaria had to deal with to date.  Yesterday the places Mogan, Tejeda and San Nicolas were affected, and Tauro and Tasarte lie in the dangerzone.

They had to evacuate the places Ayacata, Presa del Mulato, Montana de Lina, Cruz de San Antonio and Presa de las Ninas yesterday.

The Gouvernment are hoping to get a grip on the fire today, but the strong winds are going to make it very difficult.

Here some Pictures of the Fires:

 Die Kanaren in Flammen

After a very warm sticky night, we have woken to a temperature of 38,7° in the shade, a little wind and some whispy clouds.  Just been on the Roof terrace, and the Temperature there shows 48,9°. 

1.45pm Update: Downstairs terrace 39,7° in the shade, upstairs terrace 43,2° in the shade

5.45pm Update: 43.3° in the shade, 42.2° in my office

9.30pm Update: 33.6° with a light wind.

German: Gran Canaria Wetter

Well i have always known this, but it is nice to see that im not wrong.  The Full Moon affects the way people act and react.  Some are quiet, some are tired, some sleepwalk, and some just get paranoid and agressive.

The later is the case in some of the German Gran Canaria Forums i visit.  It seems like the Full Moon has blinded the senses of some members, and they attack the readers and writers of the (as they call it) “Enemy Forum” verbaly, without beeing able to prove a simple allegation they made.  Maybe there is some fact in the fiction they tell, im sure there is, but it is always better to alter some details and dress them with a few little lies, so that the reader is pulled onto your side and feels sorry for you and becomes your supporter.

Ok so we all have our problems in one way ot the other, (life isnt a happy go lucky free for all) but i think any logical thinking person should consider what they write in public before posting it.  It is not advisable to publicize  all your feelings and frustrations of the moment, and then moan and complain about it when people know and comment about it. 

The worse though is to call all members of the other Forum scum, wank..s, ar….es and threaten them, because you believe they are telling tails about you. Best to look at your surounding environment first and not letting your frustration make you write things which are not only insulting, but also untrue. 

As i read in both Forum´s, im a little shocked to be titled as scum, traitor etc.  I have no contact to these people, they dont know me, I dont hate Gay´s, and i certainly dont verbally or phisically attack people i dont know. I dont talk behind their backs, it doesnt interest me if they have problems unless they ask me for help.

The worse is of course, that there will now be no peace.  They write something, get their suporters who will then poor oil into the flames, the opposite Forum reacts, and we have a full blown war of the Forums.

If it wasnt so absurd, it would be quite funny.  This seems to happen each time we have a Full Moon on the rise.

After a very warm night, we now have once again a lovely hot morning.  The temperature lies by 30,4° in the shade and we have no wind.  Feel a little like im in a Piza oven.

11.15 Update: 34,4° in the shade with a little wind.

6.30pm Update: 38,4° in the shade no wind.

German: Gran Canaria Wetter

After a very short and stressful night, we have woke to beautiful weather once again.  We have 24,6° in the shade, absolute no wind, but its a little hazy.

1pm Update: 28,3° in the shade and no Wind.

3,45 pm Update: 34,4° in the shade

10pm Update: 27,7° no wind

German: Gran Canaria Wetter