The Tenerife Cabildo has activated Grade 2 forest fire prevention measures and banned public access to many forest areas as soaring temperatures significantly increase the risk of wildfires across the island.
The restrictions came into force yesterday, Tuesday, as Tenerife braces for temperatures of up to 37°C, with the hottest conditions expected in the mid-altitude areas, the south of the island and the municipality of El Rosario.
Forest Access Restricted
As part of the emergency measures, the Cabildo has ordered the immediate closure of:
The aim is to reduce the risk of accidental fires during the current heatwave.
Cabildo President Rosa Dávila urged both residents and visitors to respect the restrictions, saying the measures are designed to minimise the risk of any wildfire starting while protecting both people and Tenerife's natural environment.
Additional Activities Suspended
The island's Councillor for Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security and Emergencies, Blanca Pérez, described the move as an essential preventive measure given the extreme conditions affecting Tenerife's forests.
In addition to closing forest areas, the Cabildo has temporarily suspended forestry work and banned the use of machinery or tools capable of producing sparks in rural areas or near vegetation.
What Is Prohibited?
While the Grade 2 measures remain in force, the following activities are prohibited across Tenerife's forested areas:
Health Advice During the Heatwave
The Cabildo is also reminding the public to take extra precautions during the extreme temperatures. Residents and visitors are advised to:
Authorities are urging everyone to follow the restrictions until the heatwave eases, stressing that preventing even a single wildfire is crucial during this period of exceptionally high temperatures and dry conditions.
