Alert for fire risk and high temperatures in La Orotava

The Cabildo de Tenerife activates Grade 1 safety measures due to forecasts of extreme heat and dryness.

Volcanic landscape of Tenerife with dry vegetation and blue sky, representing high fire risk.
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Volcanic landscape of Tenerife with dry vegetation and blue sky, representing high fire risk.

The Government of the Canary Islands has declared an Alert for Forest Fire Risk and an Alert for Maximum Temperatures, while the Cabildo de Tenerife activates Grade 1 measures starting at 8:00 AM this Thursday, July 30th.

Starting this Thursday, La Orotava will be affected by a heat episode that will bring thermal inversion to the north of the island, which will gradually descend. Warm and dry conditions are expected in mid-altitude areas and summits.
In light of this situation, lighting fires in forest fire risk zones is prohibited, as is the use of stoves in the La Caldera Recreational Area and setting off fireworks in risk areas.
The Municipal Recreational Areas of El Bosquito and El Rincon will remain open as normal. The importance of public cooperation in preventing fires is reminded.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de La Orotava (29/07/2026)