The Directorate of the Special Plan for the Prevention and Extinction of Forest Fires of La Gomera updates the situation and establishes the pre-alert in the island area
The prohibition of making fires outside, burning plant or forest remains and using stoves in recreational areas close to the forest mass is maintained.
The Cabildo of La Gomera reduces the preventive measures established against the risk of forest fires to grade 0, in accordance with the update carried out by the Directorate of the Special Plan for the Prevention and Extinction of Forest Fires of La Gomera, which establishes the pre-alert situation in the island area.
This modification represents a reduction in the restrictive measures applied in recent days, following the evolution of the conditions that led to the declaration of grade 1. However, and as a preventive measure, certain prohibitions related to the use of fire are maintained, with the aim of minimizing the risk of forest fires occurring.
Measures that remain
Despite the reduction to grade 0, the making of fires in outdoor spaces is still prohibited, including bonfires, barbecues, wood ovens and other similar devices. Likewise, burning of plant or forest remains is not permitted, nor is the use of stoves in recreational areas located in areas close to the forest mass.
The Cabildo insists on the need to maintain a responsible attitude and take extreme precautions in any activity that may generate fire, heat or sparks, especially in the midlands and forest areas of the island.
The insular Institution remembers that reducing the level of preventive measures does not mean the disappearance of the risk of fire, which is why it requests the collaboration of residents and visitors to avoid behavior that could cause an outbreak.
The situation will continue to be monitored by the island's Security and Emergency services and may be updated again based on the evolution of meteorological conditions and forest fire risk indices.
In any emergency situation, citizens must immediately contact 1-1-2 or CECOPIN, by calling 922 14 15 01.–
