15:12 GMT 04.08.2016Get short URL 34 Extremely high temperatures from 36 (96.8 Fahrenheit) to 40 degrees Celsius in almost 20 Spanish provinces could lead to wilfires, according to the state Meteorological Agency (Aemet). MADRID (Sputnik) — High risk of fires, caused by high temperatures, has been declared in most Spanish regions, including the Balearic and Canary islands, the state Meteorological Agency (Aemet) said Thursday. Extremely high temperatures from 36 (96.8 Fahrenheit) to 40 degrees Celsius have set in almost 20 provinces, in the south and east of the country, as well as on the Mallorca Island. © REUTERS / Rupak De Chowdhuri The highest risk of fires is declared in Girona, Barcelona, ​​Huelva, Malaga, Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife, and Palma. The General Directorate of Civil Protection and Emergencies asked the citizens not to throw away cigarettes, bottles and garbage to avoid fires. It is also prohibited to make a fire in mountains and parks. Earlier in the day, about 700 people were reportedly evacuated on the Spanish island of Palma due to a wildfire that also claimed life of a park ranger. Spanish police have also arrested a German citizen, whose actions drove to the fire.
Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands are at high risk of wildfires after temperatures rose to as high as 40 degrees Celsius, according to the country's meteorological agency, Aemet. Those areas at highest risk are Barcelona, Malaga, Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife, Palma and Gerona.