A park ranger has died and about 700 people have been evacuated in a wildfire that has blazed out of control on the Spanish island of La Palma.  

The wildfire  has burned through at least 800 hectares. 

Spanish police say they've arrested a German national who reportedly admitted to starting the fire accidentally by attempting to burn used toilet paper.

High winds are fanning the flames, which have sent some 700 residents fleeing their homes.

Local authorities have called for help from the mainlaind to battle the fire which still burns out of control.

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