The volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma has not caused any human losses or personal injuries so far, but it already affects 8 homes, which will be more in its expected advance towards the coast, explained this Sunday at a press conference the president of the Cabildo de La Palma, Mariano Hernández Zapata.
At the press conference after the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Emergency Plan for Volcanic Risk in the Canary Islands (Pevolca), the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the President of the Canarian Executive, Ángel Víctor Torres, also appeared, who specified that between 17 and 20 million cubic meters of lava have already been poured.
He also pointed out that the forecast is that there will be no other eruption points, although there will be "some other fissures", but stressed that the "safety" of all citizens and tourists on the island of La Palma is "guaranteed".
"Worries" the advance of lava towards the coast
Hernández Zapata said that he is "concerned about the advance of the lava flows to coastal areas" due to the homes that could be affected, although he was relieved that no lives have been claimed and the commitment shown in recent hours by the Canarian and national governments to repair the damage caused.
The President of the Government of the Canary Islands highlighted the "great relief" that the eruption occurred in an "unpopulated area" and highlighted the role of science in determining the details of what could happen, citing for example that the point of eruption is only "300 meters from where it was planned".
All Canary Islands airports, including La Palma, are open
Torres was convinced that "the damages will be material" and not personal, advancing that "all administrations" will make "every effort" necessary. He stressed that the Canary Islands airports, including La Palma, are open and continue to receive tourists with all security and health measures.
Emergency personnel will monitor the evolution of the eruption throughout the night and the next meeting of technical managers is scheduled to take place this Monday at 10 in the morning (Canarian time), so that a new meeting of the Steering Committee of the Emergency Plan for Volcanic Risk in the Canary Islands (Pevolca) will take place at 12 noon.
