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Forest fire prevention: 9 out of 10 fires are of human origin
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Nine out of ten fires in forest areas are caused by avoidable human actions. A cigarette butt, a barbecue placed incorrectly, or work involving sparks can trigger a fire. Act with caution to protect forests.
Wildfires are mainly of human origin.
9 out of 10 are caused by avoidable actions.
Precautions to take:
- Never throw a cigarette butt on the ground
- Properly set up and supervise a barbecue in wooded areas
- Ensure that work generating sparks is carried out with caution
A single action can be enough to trigger a fire.
Act with vigilance to protect the forests.
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