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British holidaymakers travelling to the Canary Islands are being urged to check local conditions after Spain’s state meteorological agency, AEMET, issued an alert warning that the wildfire risk has reached “very high” to “extreme” levels.The key details reported in the article include:

• Scope of the Alert: The warning covers popular Canary Islands destinations (such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote) alongside large parts of mainland Spain, with conditions significantly increasing the potential for wildfires to start and spread rapidly.
• Travel and Flights: UK flights are not currently cancelled, and not all travellers will face disruption. However, officials caution that wildfires can trigger road closures, emergency measures, or potentially affect airport access and flight operations if serious fires develop.
• Advice for Travellers: Passengers scheduled to fly are advised to check directly with their airlines before setting off for the airport. Those already on the islands should closely follow updates from local emergency authorities, avoid woodland and fire-prone zones, and dial Spain’s emergency number (112) immediately if a fire is spotted.
• Passenger Rights: In the event of flight disruptions, travellers departing the UK remain covered under UK261 regulations. While extreme weather qualifies as an extraordinary circumstance (meaning additional compensation may not apply), airlines are still legally obligated to provide rerouting or refunds, along with duty-of-care provisions such as food, drinks, and overnight accommodation during prolonged delays.