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Fire prevention related to outdoor works
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Before starting outdoor work, take simple measures to prevent fires: avoid sparks in hot, windy conditions, clear away dry vegetation, keep a fire extinguisher within reach, and monitor the area after work. 9 out of 10 fires are of human origin.
Outdoor works can cause fires if precautions are not taken.
Precautions to observe:
- Avoid work generating sparks on hot, windy days
- Clear the work area of all dry vegetation
- Keep a fire extinguishing tool nearby (bucket, fire extinguisher, watering can)
- Monitor the site after work ends
A single spark is enough to trigger a fire. Human causes are responsible for 9 out of 10 fires.
Information is disseminated by the Prefecture 18 via the website feux-foret.gouv.fr.
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