Air quality remains very unfavorable in several parts of Tenerife due to forest fires, especially in the municipalities of Los Realejos, La Orotava, Arafo and Candelaria (from 112 Canary Islands. Details).
Also affected are El Sauzal, La Matanza de Acentejo, La Victoria de Acentejo, Santa Úrsula, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Realejos, El Tanque, Buenavista del Norte, Tacoronte, Los Silos, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos The area includes Laguancha, San Juan de la Rambla and Güímar.
Smoke from forest fires is a mixture of gases and small particles that is emitted by the burning of vegetation and other materials at night or when the air builds up more, the executive agency noted. Air quality in northern regions reached very unfavorable levels.
Therefore, it is recommended to avoid being outside and engaging in strenuous or prolonged physical activity, keep doors and windows closed, and if you have air conditioning, put it on recirculation mode and use a clean filter.
For outdoors, it is recommended to use FFP2 masks to avoid respiratory problems, and to protect the eyes as much as possible, and even wash the eyes if necessary.
Those at highest risk are those with respiratory or heart conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema; children, pregnant women and the elderly; people who engage in strenuous physical activity and people with limited mobility.
The most likely symptoms of very adverse air quality are coughing, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat; people with respiratory or heart conditions experience difficulty breathing deeply, chest discomfort, palpitations, fatigue and worsening symptoms.