Forest fire prevention in Moselle during drought periods

Moselle is currently at a severe danger level for forest fires.

Firefighters in the department have been deployed to over 700 incidents of vegetation fires since the beginning of the year.

Current weather conditions, marked by high temperatures and prolonged drought, make vegetation particularly vulnerable.

Simple actions can make a difference:

• Never discard cigarette butts on the ground or out of a vehicle window;
• Do not light barbecues or fires near wooded areas;
• Do not park on dry grass, as the exhaust pipe can ignite vegetation;
• Do not leave any waste in nature;
• Be vigilant when carrying out work that may produce sparks;
• Fireworks displays, use, and firing are prohibited within 300 meters of a forest edge; events located more than 300 meters away may be organized under certain conditions.

Contact your sub-prefecture or municipal office for additional information.

In case of a fire outbreak, call 18 or 112 immediately.

A single careless action can have serious consequences for homes, wildlife, flora, and the population.

🌳 The forest is a precious heritage: let’s protect it together.

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