History is repeating itself in southern Gran Canaria: three fires have now been recorded in the same area of San Fernando, an abandoned ravine near Bellavista, where homeless people survive among dry scrubland and makeshift structures. From the initial blaze in Bellavista last summer, through the fire in shacks and the recent vegetation fire , the pattern seems clear, although the questions remain unanswered.
Concern among residents grows as time passes and the ravine continues to accumulate risks. Will we have to wait for a fourth fire to act? The presence of irregular settlements, the lack of vegetation maintenance, and institutional inaction are once again testing the patience of a community demanding solutions before the next spark ends in tragedy.
