Minister, this is inappropriate!: Spanish politician sparks row after volcano tourism remarks

Tourism minister derided for suggesting La Palma volcano could lure visitors to Spanish archipelago

Spain's tourism minister has been accused of insensitivity after suggesting a devastating and ongoing volcanic eruption on the Canary island of La Palma could be used as an attraction" to lure visitors to the archipelago.

About 5,000 people have been evacuated and dozens of homes destroyed after the eruption in the Cumbre Vieja mountain range, one of the most active volcanic regions in the islands.