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Heatwave and fire risk in the Ardennes
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A heatwave is expected this week in the Ardennes. In this regard, the prefecture is calling for vigilance: 9 out of 10 fires are of human origin. Simple actions, such as keeping barbecues away from vegetation or not dropping cigarette butts on the ground, can make a difference.
A heatwave is forecast this week in the department of Ardennes.
9 out of 10 fires are of human origin.
Points of vigilance:
- Barbecue: place it away from vegetation
- Cigarette butts: never discard them on the ground
- Work activities: always have a fire-extinguishing means within reach
Every action counts to prevent forest fires.
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