A massive wildfire has erupted in the mountainous national park of Tenerife, Spain's largest Canary Island, engulfing vast swathes of land and prompting a race against time for firefighters. The fire, which ignited near the iconic Mount Teide volcano, quickly expanded over 1,800 hectares (4,450 acres) within a mere 24 hours, as crews grappled with the challenging terrain and dry conditions. The inferno's perimeter has extended across 22 kilometers (14 miles) of dry woodland, flanking steep ravines on either side, obstructing access to the area. With 14 aircraft and around 250 firefighters and military personnel deployed, the fight to control the blaze remains an uphill battle. A video footage captured by @aliciacalimano in Los Rodeos, La Laguna on August 16, 2023, shows large smoke coming from the mountain. As authorities employ defensive tactics to shield residents' properties, the future remains uncertain, and concerns mount as the fire's relentless advance shows no sign of abating.