Mallorca smoke forces children off Es Liceu pitches

Children at Es Liceu on Mallorca have to leave their sports pitches: smoke from uncontrolled fires at Torrent Gros, between Palma and Marratxí, forces the school to clear them, according to MÉS. In a statement on 13 November, MÉS per Palma and MÉS per Marratxí call on both councils and the Balearic Government to stop the fires and assess the risks. Families and school leaders have reported the incident to the councils, local police and the Civil Guard’s environmental unit.

Waste and smoke at Torrent Gros

Scrap and other waste have built up in the area, where people also live, MÉS says. The parties say the situation affects people in sa Cabana in Marratxí, and Son Cladera and Verge de Lluc in Palma.

Palma council has opened an administrative case, and municipal staff have inspected the property. MÉS has also filed complaints with Palma’s environment department and the Balearic Government.

Calls for checks and support

MÉS wants an urgent inspection of the waste, which it says could include plastics, cables, electronic parts, oils or paints. Burning such materials without control can release harmful substances, the parties warn. They want environment and public health teams to identify what is being burned, assess exposure to the smoke, prevent further fires and remove the waste.

MÉS also calls for social services and mediation for the people living there. Aina Amengual of MÉS per Marratxí says anyone who has to leave because of safety or health risks needs a suitable alternative. David Pujol, MÉS’s candidate for mayor of Palma, wants Palma, Marratxí and the Balearic Government to agree how to stop the fires and support those affected.

Topics: Fires · Environment · Palma · Marratxí · Escorca

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com