Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-15 22:35:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-16 12:54:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Spain;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the evening of 15 August 2023, a forest fire started on the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands). The event is ongoing and has already affected the municipalities of Arafo and Candelaria with the risk of spreading to other municipalities. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide fire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR685] Fire in Tenerife, Spain
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR685/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-15 00:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-15 17:45:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Sweden;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 15 August 2023, there is a risk of flooding in several areas of central Sweden due to heavy rainfall during the last days. If the rainfall continues, community functions may be affected. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR684] Flood in Sweden
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR684/aemfeed