Heat alert ends in Canary Islands but fire risk remains

Heat alert to be lifted across the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are finally getting a reprieve from the high temperatures that have gripped the archipelago in recent days. The regional government has announced that the heat alert, which has been active in several parts of the islands, will officially come to an end on Monday 10 August, according to the Directorate General of Emergencies.

The alert will be deactivated from 8am on Monday in El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma, as well as in the southern part of Tenerife. In Gran Canaria, the high-temperature alert will be lifted for areas above 400 metres in altitude.

Wildfire risk remains a concern

Although the heat episode is drawing to a close, the Canary Islands government is maintaining a pre-alert declaration for forest fire risk across the archipelago. The decision reflects the fact that dangerous conditions could still develop in various parts of the islands, and the authorities are urging residents and visitors alike to continue following prevention advice and exercise caution to avoid any potential fires.

The lifting of the heat alert marks the end of this period of exceptionally warm weather, yet the threat of wildfires remains one of the main concerns for emergency services as the conditions continue to be monitored closely.

TIME CONTEXT: Original article publication date: 2026-08-09T21:50:05.461Z Current date: 9 August 2026, Sunday

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