The City Council of Logroño has prepared a coordinated operation for the celebration of the San Juan bonfires in which volunteers from Civil Protection, Firefighters, Local Police, and Red Cross will intervene. Several Civil Protection and Firefighter teams will be prepared to anticipate risks and ensure the proper development of each bonfire.
For the highly anticipated night of San Juan (from June 23 to 24), the City Council has authorized the following bonfires organized by neighborhood associations:
– Plaza de Mercado (9:00 p.m.). Organized by the Centro Histórico Neighborhood Association.
– Plaza de Los Tilos (12:00 a.m.). Organized by the Lobete Neighborhood Association.
– Yagüe neighborhood, in the vacant lot located between Almería and Pontevedra streets (12:00 a.m.). Organized by the Fueclaya Neighborhood Association.
– El Cubo neighborhood – El Cubo Park (9:30 p.m.). Organized by the El Cubo Neighborhood Association.
– San Antonio neighborhood – San Antonio Park (12:00 a.m.). Organized by the San Antonio Neighborhood Association.
– Varea neighborhood – Plaza del Cerrado (11:00 p.m.). Organized by the Varea Neighborhood Association.
– La Estrella neighborhood – Olivares street (12:00 a.m.). Organized by the La Estrella Neighborhood Association.
– And on the night of June 28 to 29, the following bonfires: Madre de Dios neighborhood – Plaza Los Cuentos (12:00 a.m.). Organized by the San José and Madre de Dios Neighborhood Association. El Cortijo neighborhood – fronton (11:30 p.m.). Organized by the El Cortijo Neighborhood Association.
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Bonfires must be at a safe distance from vehicles, urban furniture, trees, buildings, electrical installations, etc. to prevent any damage or improper spread. In cases where the ground is paved, it must be adequately protected with a layer of sand or any other material that prevents deterioration.
In unpaved plots, a general clearing of the area (dry vegetation and cleaning, mainly) will be carried out beforehand, and a 15-meter radius zone around the bonfire will be maintained. Only wood, cardboard, and paper will be used as combustible material. The use of combustible products that emit smoke and toxic or polluting gases (tires, rubber, plastics, solvents, chemicals, etc.) will be avoided.
Organizers will contact the Firefighters or Civil Protection personnel present before lighting the bonfire and will strictly follow their instructions throughout the entire bonfire process. Bonfires will be constantly monitored while they are lit.
Responsible individuals will have an operational mobile phone so that, if necessary, they can call the emergency number 112 if there is no Firefighter or Civil Protection team nearby.
After the bonfire, before leaving the area, any active remnants will be completely extinguished, and the absence of embers or smoldering coals that could cause reignition will be verified.
Additionally, the City Council of Logroño warns that, for any unforeseen event or need, the relevant contact numbers are: SOS Rioja (112); Logroño Firefighters (941 22 55 99); Local Police (092); and Logroño City Council (010).
