A forest fire was started near Icod de los Vinos. The fire was quickly put out - and a suspect was arrested.
Emergency services
You can always find the latest information on accidents, ambulance call-outs and police reports of all kinds from the Canary Islands here on this page:
A drug dealer jumped into the sea whilst fleeing from the police in Costa Adeje. The officers had to rush to his aid. Arrest!
The Santa Cruz police are exhibiting jewellery from the past and present in the capital of Tenerife. Our photographer was there.