Patacon fire triggers pollution and smoke warning

 A surveillance notice for pollution and smoke dispersion was issued Friday, January 19, by the  National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), by the forecasts of the  Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama (Imhpa ).

These are the areas that remain under notice: the City of Panama, Panama Bay, Arraijan, and Taboga Island.

According to the Imhpa, smoke continues to emanate from the Cerro Patacón landfill as a result of a fire that occurred on the night of January 18, which is why air pollution is being generated. He added that the wind continues to vary from North-Northwest to North component, which is why the smoke plume continues to move towards the Capital City, Panama Bay, sectors of Arraiján, and probably the island of Taboga.