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Forest fire prevention in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Nine out of ten forest fires are caused by humans. Adopt the right precautions: do not discard cigarette butts in the forest, avoid outdoor barbecues, be cautious with outdoor work, and store wood and gas bottles away from your home. In case of fire, call 18 or 112.
Emergency instructions
In case of fire, call 18 or 112 (114 for deaf or hard of hearing persons).
In summer, the risk of forest fires increases significantly, especially when vegetation is extremely dry.
9 out of 10 forest fires are caused by humans and therefore preventable.
Measures to take to prevent fires:
- Smokers: dispose of cigarette butts in an ashtray. Smoking in the forest is strictly prohibited.
- Barbecues: use them only at home or in designated areas, on a terrace, and at a safe distance from any vegetation. Never in the forest.
- Outdoor work: stay away from sensitive areas, protect surroundings from sparks, and always keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water within reach.
- Storage: keep your wood supply and gas bottles away from your home, and store them in a closed shed.
In case of a fire, do not wait: immediately call 18 or 112 (114 for deaf or hard of hearing persons).
For more information: feux-foret.gouv.fr
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