The fire, driven by the wind, heat, and low humidity levels, caused mass evacuations, widespread damage to the island's flora and fauna,[1] as well as power and water supply cuts in some of the affected municipalities.

[2] Within three days, the fire would enter its "sixth generation" due to its great intensity and highly destructive power.

[7] The following day, the fire had already crossed the Dorsal mountain range and entered the north of the island through the municipality of Santa Úrsula.

[10] By Sunday, 20 August, the fire already affected 10,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 70 kilometers with a large front in the north of the island, although with more favorable weather conditions than in previous days.

[13] That day, Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, visited the affected areas and announced the declaration of a "catastrophic zone" for the island of Tenerife.

On 24 October, the Kings of Spain Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the area affected by the Tenerife fire.