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Interministerial Assessment Cell: Fire in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes) - conditions are currently favourable for Luxembourg
The Interministerial Assessment Unit met again today. It analysed the latest available information regarding the fire in the Hautes Fagnes, in Belgium, and its potential impact on Luxembourg.
Given the changing weather conditions, the situation regarding the impact of smoke on Luxembourg is improving.
Weather outlook
The latest forecasts confirm a positive trend for Luxembourg. The wind has shifted to a westerly to south-westerly direction, and the forecast indicates that this wind pattern will continue until Friday. This configuration should significantly limit the transport of smoke and fine particles into Luxembourg and thus reduce their impact on air quality in the Grand Duchy.
Air quality
The figures currently being recorded in Luxembourg remain low, although they are still slightly higher than usual levels. Current forecasts suggest that this situation will continue over the next three days.
Although one monitoring station again recorded a daily concentration of PM10 exceeding 50 µg/m³ yesterday, this result is mainly due to a period of higher concentrations that occurred during the night. Since yesterday afternoon, the situation has improved significantly and the concentrations measured have remained at satisfactory levels.
The hourly readings available on the website www.emwelt.lu also make it possible to track changes in concentrations more accurately.
Precautionary measures remain in place
In light of the latest available information, no further action is deemed necessary at this stage.
Nevertheless, anyone who notices smoke or is bothered by odours may continue to take the following precautionary measures:
- keep doors and windows closed;
- limit exposure to smoke as much as possible;
- avoid prolonged physical activity outdoors when smoke or the smell of burning is particularly noticeable;
- where appropriate, limit work activities involving significant physical exertion when smoke or the smell of burning is particularly noticeable;
- temporarily switch off ventilation systems that draw in outside air, where appropriate;
- pay particular attention to vulnerable people, especially infants and young children, older people, pregnant women and people with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions;
- follow the information and recommendations issued by the Luxembourg authorities through official channels.
The Luxembourg authorities continue to monitor developments closely, as well as their potential impact on Luxembourg. Any new information or recommendations will be communicated through official channels as necessary.
Further details
https://environnement.public.lu/fr/loft/air/mesures/mesures-actuelles.html
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Participating authorities:
Environment Agency; Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA); Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS); Health Directorate; High Commission for National Protection (HCPN); Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM); MeteoLux; Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.