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Fire prevention in wooded areas in department 13
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The prefecture of 13 issues a warning to remain vigilant to prevent forest fires. Follow the right practices: do not discard cigarette butts, avoid fires near vegetation, take your waste with you, and check access restrictions before heading out into nature.
Emergency instructions
Witnessing a fire outbreak, immediately contact the firefighters at 18 or 112.
The prefecture of 13 reminds everyone of the importance of preventing wildfires in natural areas, particularly during periods of high temperatures.
Prevention measures to adopt:
- Never discard cigarette butts in nature.
- Do not light fires or barbecues near wooded areas or vegetation.
- Always carry your waste with you and dispose of it in an appropriate bin.
- Perform work that may produce sparks at a distance from any vegetation.
- Check access restrictions published by the prefecture before any outing into the forest or natural area.
In case of a fire outbreak, contact the firefighters immediately at 18 or 112.
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