Smoke from Serbian fires affects air quality in Timiș County

Smoke from vegetation fires in the Dubovac region of Serbia has caused significant air pollution in Timiș County, Romania, affecting Timișoara and surrounding areas for consecutive days.

The Timiș County Council is utilizing its Blue Sky air quality monitoring network to track the movement of the smoke mass in real time. This system, which uses Polludrone equipment, measures various pollutants including PM1, PM2.5, PM10, PM100, sulfur dioxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, while also correlating data with wind speed and direction.

The Timiș Public Health Directorate (DSP Timiș) has advised residents to keep windows closed and limit outdoor activities, particularly for vulnerable individuals, to avoid exposure to the smoke.