Canary Islands declare air quality ‘unfavorable’

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Monday, August 21, 2023

The government of the Canary Islands has announced poor air quality in areas of Tenerife affected by forest fires due to smoke from a mixture of gases and small particles emitted by burning vegetation and other materials.

This notice applies to the northern slopes of the municipalities of Los Realejos, El Sauzal, La Matanza de Acentejo, La Victoria de Acentejo, Santa Úrsula, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Realejos, Buenavista del Norte, Los Silos, Garachico, Ico De los Vinos, La Guancha, San Juan de la Rambla

According to the regional administration, the notice applies to the northern slopes of the municipalities of Los Realejos, El Sauzal, La Matanza de Acentejo, La Victoria de Acentejo, Santa Úrsula, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Realejos, Buenavista del Norte, Los Realejos, Buenavista del Norte Silos, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, La Guancha, San Juan de la Rambla.

The southern slopes of the municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, Guimar, Fasnia and Ariko have also been activated

The southern slopes of the municipalities of Arafo, Candelaria, Guimar, Fasnia and Ariko have also been activated.

Sensitive/Risk Groups and Possible Symptoms

Residents of the municipalities of Guimar, Arafo, Candelaria and El Rosario have been reminded by the government of different advisories regarding the forest fire smoke events that have affected Tenerife since the night of 15 August.

The regional administration said in a statement that the smoke was a mixture of gases and small particles emitted by burning plants and other materials.

Here, sensitive/at-risk groups are considered to be people with: Pre-existing respiratory or heart conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema; children, pregnant women, and the elderly; and people who engage in vigorous physical activity; and people with reduced mobility.

Possible symptoms include cough; irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat; shortness of breath, chest discomfort, palpitations, fatigue; worsening symptoms in people with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems

On the other hand, possible symptoms are coughing, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat; shortness of breath, chest discomfort, palpitations, fatigue; worsening symptoms in people with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems.

recommend

However, it is recommended avoiding being outside and engaging in vigorous or prolonged physical activity; close the doors and windowsif you have The air conditioner puts it in recirculation mode and comes with a clean filter; and Outdoor, it is recommended to use FFP2 masks to avoid respiratory problems and Protect eyes as much as possible and wash eyes if necessary

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