The capital's council, through the Local Administration Operational Coordination Center (Cecopal), is overseeing the safety conditions of approximately twenty officially registered bonfires in the municipality. The primary objective is to ensure citizen safety and protect public spaces and forest masses from potential emergencies.
This year's inspections have been notably more rigorous, coordinated by Civil Protection with the collaboration of volunteers, Public Services inspectors, the Local Police, and citizen reports. Residents could register their San Juan bonfires via the municipal electronic headquarters to ensure compliance with the safety decree.
This year's municipal regulations impose significant restrictions on bonfire location and dimensions. Generally, fires are prohibited on public domain roads or spaces, including urban parks, community gardens, ravines, and beaches. A minimum distance of 20 meters from buildings, roads, power lines, or parked vehicles is required, and 50 meters between bonfires. In high-risk areas like gas stations or flammable material storage, the distance increases to 100 meters.
The maximum permitted dimensions for bonfires are 3 meters in height and 5 meters in base diameter. These proportions aim to keep the flame below 12 meters, minimizing wind dispersion. The use of flammable materials, accelerant liquids, explosives, tires, or mattresses is strictly forbidden, particularly in the Anaga forest area, which requires continuous monitoring due to its high fire risk.
Organizers must carry out prior clearing and cleaning around the fire perimeter and have a nearby water supply (hoses, buckets, or extinguishers). Those responsible must not leave the site until the ashes are completely extinguished. An reinforcement of nearly 30 Local Police officers will patrol areas with high attendance, with special focus on the Macizo de Anaga, where the Natural Environment Unit and the Tenerife Firefighters Consortium will increase surveillance.
Regarding mobility, the Department of Mobility and Universal Accessibility, led by Evelyn Alonso, has confirmed a significant increase in public transport connections to Las Teresitas beach. The company Titsa will boost frequencies on line 910 and the night line 970. This service expansion, involving an investment of 1,543.73 euros, adds four extraordinary services. From 10:00 PM on the eve until 6:00 AM the following day, buses will operate every 15 minutes, promoting safe and sustainable mobility.
