Palma Town Hall Proceeds with Correfoc Despite High Winds
On Sunday afternoon, the Palma Town Hall announced that the demons’ fire-running ‘correfoc’, scheduled for 7pm, would take place as planned. This decision was made despite the town hall having closed certain areas of the city earlier in the day due to high winds. The closures were a precautionary measure to ensure public safety, particularly in areas where there was a risk of trees falling.
Weather Conditions and Precautions
A met agency had issued a yellow alert for wind until midnight, with forecasted gusts of 80 km/h. Additionally, a yellow alert for coastal conditions was upgraded to amber, indicating a higher level of caution. The town hall’s decision to close parts of the city, including the Passeig Sagrera on the seafront and parks like the one at Bellver Castle, was a standard procedure in response to high winds.
Correfoc Event to Proceed
Despite the weather conditions, the Palma Town Hall confirmed that the correfoc event would go ahead as scheduled. This decision was likely made after careful consideration of the weather forecast and the implementation of necessary safety measures. The event, which features demons’ fire-running, is a significant part of the city’s cultural celebrations.
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