The local government declared a state of emergency on El Hierro on November 7.
Broadcast 8 November 2026 · Event date 7 November 2026
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The local government declared a state of emergency on El Hierro on November 7.
According to figures released by Spain's Canary Islands regional government on November 7, nearly 5,000 irregular migrants had arrived in the Canary Islands by boat over the preceding seven days, with most landing on El Hierro. The local government declared a state of emergency on El Hierro on November 7. Local civil protection and rescue authorities said their reception and accommodation capacity was nearing its limit.当地政府7日宣布耶罗岛进入紧急状态。