China News Service, September 20. According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Spain, according to the Spanish government and local media reports, on the afternoon of September 19, Madrid time, a volcanic eruption occurred on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands of Spain.
A total of 35,000 people in nearby towns such as El Paso and Fuencaliente were affected, and 5,000 to 10,000 people are expected to be evacuated.
The local government has declared a state of red emergency and carried out disaster relief, transfer of personnel and other operations, and called on the public to minimize travel and refrain from going to the disaster-affected area.
The Spanish Aviation Authority recommends suspension of flights to the island.
So far, there have been no casualties, including Chinese citizens.
The Chinese Embassy in Spain reminded Chinese citizens on the island to pay close attention to local warnings, pay attention to safety, and take precautions.
In case of emergency, please call the police for help in time.
Spanish police call: 091 or 062
Spanish emergency number: 112
The global emergency call center for consular protection and services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991
Consular Protection Assistance Telephone Number of the Embassy in Spain: 0034-699089086