Fire in Rome Ponte Mammolo, Order of Physicians: “Municipality of Rome must provide data on air quality”

After the recent fires and the reports from citizens about unbreathable air in some areas of the capital, in terms of health protection, “rule number one is to keep the windows closed”. “This is certainly a serious indication in this period of great heat, also because it is not recommended to use air conditioners that recycle the outside air. It is better to use fans. Or, for those who can, to go to less affected areas”. Difficult “but there can be no other indications”. This is what Antonio Magi, president of the Order of Physicians of Rome and the Province, told Adnkronos Salute, regarding the fires that have broken out in various areas, the most serious in Ponte Mammolo, and the reports from many citizens about “unbreathable air”.

“Hazardous substances caught fire”

“It is essential – continues Magi – to try to avoid inhaling smoke that could be harmful, since dangerous substances have caught fire and dioxin has been formed”. We must therefore, he adds, “stay as far away as possible from the affected areas. For those who live there, the situation is certainly difficult with the temperatures of these days. Unfortunately, it is not advisable to use air conditioners as long as there is smoke and strong odors, which suck up toxic substances and throw them into the house”. In case of problems or doubts about your health, “it is advisable to contact your family doctor and not to block the emergency room”.

“Municipality of Rome must provide data on air quality”

“The municipality of Rome must provide data on air quality in the areas of the capital affected by recent fires as soon as possible,” asks the Order of Physicians of Rome. It is necessary “to have an overview of the situation regarding air quality, because this is the first step towards protecting health,” concludes Magi.

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