• On September 30, the Bolivian government issued a national disaster declaration regarding the expanding damage from forest fires.
• Due to the impact of the forest fires, the air quality index in some provinces has frequently worsened due to weather conditions and wind direction. In regions where air pollution is particularly severe, please keep doors and windows closed indoors and avoid non-essential outings.
• If you must go outside, make an effort to gather information and take health precautions, such as wearing a mask.
On September 30, the Bolivian government issued a national disaster declaration (DECLARATORIA DE DESASTRE NACIONAL) regarding the expanding damage from forest fires.
Due to the impact of the forest fires, the air quality index in some provinces has frequently worsened due to weather conditions and wind direction. Today, the air quality is poor in Beni, Santa Cruz, Pando, and La Paz departments.
We encourage everyone to continue gathering information, especially in areas where air pollution is serious. Please keep doors and windows closed indoors, avoid non-essential outings, and if you must go outside, wear a mask and take health precautions.
(Reference Links)
• La Paz Air Quality Index (La Paz Environmental Authority)
• Santa Cruz Environmental Authority SNS
• Santa Cruz Department SNS
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