The fire still stabilized at Tenerife, which means that it does not exceed the limits of the perimeters established by the Technical Directorate. This was reported in the early hours of this Tuesday by the Emergency Counselor of the Government of the Canary Islands, Julio Pérez, within the framework of the daily press conference on the evolution of the fire. Likewise, he has indicated in his appearance that there have been small reactivations that have caused concern and alarm in the population. However, all the outbreaks have been resolved quickly by the technicians who are at the foot of the fire, in addition, he explains that they have all occurred within the control lines. “The perimeter has not been extended,” stressed the counselor.
The Tenerife fire remains stable, but the high temperatures forecast for this Tuesday are of concern
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On the other hand, the relocation of the evacuated neighbors has been completed, although some have preferred to remain in temporary accommodation.
This Tuesday, shares the spokesman, the day is going to be bad. “Probably one of the worst since the fire started because we are going to have, in the fire area, very high temperatures, as in the entire Archipelago, at risk of forest fire. There is very low humidity, but fortunately, the wind is weak”.
At least 150 people are still working to extinguish the fire and the working conditions under these circumstances “are harsh,” said Pérez. Consolidation work is currently ongoing. The aerial means are also maintained, although the seaplanes will start their work at 10:30 a.m.
“It is a hopeful panorama, despite facing a day in which a greater effort will be necessary,” concluded Pérez.
Marta Moreno, from the direction of the Civil Protection area, has stated that during the night there have been reactivations in the north, northwest and west of the fire that has still maintained its perimeter at 27 kilometers and affected 2,700 hectares.
The reactivations are normal, has indicated the technician, who has insisted that today’s work is the containment of the fire with wider and safer lines.
The heaviest aerial vehicles will unload in the area near the Teide National Park and the helicopters on the slopes of Tigaiga.
Moreno has said that according to the AEMET, the night in the Canary Islands has been tropical with temperatures above 20 degrees and in the area of the fire between 34 and 36 degrees are expected and the humidity will not rise above 20%.
A substantial drop in temperatures and an increase in humidity are expected tomorrow, which will facilitate fire control tasks, added the technician.
The head of firefighting, Pedro Martínez, explained that despite the fact that the passage of the fire has consumed fuel, there is still vegetation to burn and some “runs” can occur, which must be stopped in time.
“The fundamental task is to detect those hot spots and get ahead” pointed out the technician, who recalled that the one who puts out a fire is the ground staff.
The president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Pedro Martín, recalled that the prohibition on accessing the mountain for leisure activities is still in force, but it is possible, with the control of the municipalities, to access it to water or feed the animals.
Martín has pointed out that the staff of forestry agents has been reinforced and clearings of mountains are carried out and repopulations have been made with vegetation that is more resistant to fire.
