Smoke from forest fires declared late Tuesday in Tenerife has worsened air quality in the following cities Guimar, Arafo, Candelaria and El RosarioAs detailed by the Canary Islands Government’s Directorate General of Emergency Situations, it has issued a series of recommendations to the population who may be affected by the situation.
These recommendations are made due to the risks posed by smoke from forest fires as it is produced by A mixture of gases and small particles emitted when vegetation and other materials are burned.
Sensitive groups/risk groups:
- People with pre-existing respiratory or heart conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
- Children, pregnant women and the elderly.
- People who engage in strenuous physical activity.
Possible symptoms:
- Cough, eye, nose, or throat irritation; shortness of breath, chest discomfort, palpitations, fatigue; worsening symptoms in people with previous respiratory or heart problems.
Advice for the population in affected areas:
- Avoid being outside and engaging in vigorous or prolonged physical activity.
- Close doors and windows, and if you have an air conditioner, put it on recirculation mode and clean the filters.
- Outdoors, an FFP2 mask is recommended to avoid respiratory problems and to protect the eyes as much as possible, washing the eyes if necessary.