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Temporary ban on fireworks and festive fires in the Vosges
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Published on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
# Fire Risk: Temporary Ban on Fireworks and Leisure Fires in the Vosges Updated on 30/07/2026 - Due to weather conditions and the risk of fire outbreaks, the Prefect of Vosges is implementing temporary measures regarding entertainment fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, and festive fires. These measures will apply throughout the entire department from Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ### Measures aimed at preventing fires
Fire Risk: Temporary Ban on Fireworks and Festive Fires in the Vosges
Updated on 30/07/2026
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Due to current weather conditions and the risk of fire outbreaks, the Prefect of Vosges has implemented temporary measures regarding entertainment fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, and festive fires. These measures will apply throughout the department from Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Measures aimed at preventing fires
The use of entertainment fireworks and pyrotechnic articles requires special precautions. Under current weather conditions, their use may trigger fire outbreaks and require significant human and material resources.
Fireworks such as bonfires, bonfires, and campfires also pose a risk to people, property, and natural areas.
These measures aim to prevent fires and preserve the operational capacity of fire and rescue services. Vosges firefighters are specifically deployed to support colleagues engaged in fires in other departments.
What are the prohibitions?
From Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the following are strictly prohibited throughout the Vosges department:
* the transportation of recreational fireworks of categories F2 and F3 listed in the annex to the prefectural decree;
* The use of entertainment fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, of all categories combined;
* The firing of fireworks, including pyrotechnic displays and entertainment fireworks of categories F1 to F4 and T1 to T2;
* The lighting of festive fires, including bonfires, bonfires of joy, and campfires.
The ban on fireworks displays and festive fires applies to all outdoor public and private spaces.
During the period of validity of this order, the processing and issuance of special permits related to the use of fire are also suspended.
Controls may be carried out
Internal security forces are authorized to detect violations, issue fines to offenders, and seize pyrotechnic materials.
Compliance with these provisions and vigilance by all individuals are essential to prevent fires, protect the population, and preserve natural areas.
Applicable period: from Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Area covered: the entire department of Vosges.
[Download the prefectural order of 30 July 2026 establishing a temporary ban on the transport, use of entertainment fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, and on the firing of fireworks and festive fires in the department of Vosges from 1 August to 1 September 2026.](/Actualites/Interdiction-temporaire-des-feux-d-artifice-et-des-feux-festifs-dans-les-Vosges/AP-FEUX)
Documents listed in the article
* [Download AP FEUX
PDF - 1.24 MB - 07/30/2026](/contenu/telechargement/32687/256120/file/AP_interdiction_01.08.26-01.09.26.pdf)
Guides for Vosges
Moderate fire risk in the Vosges from August 18 to August 20, 2026
The fire risk remains moderate throughout the Vosges department from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 August 2026. Drought persists despite light rainfall. Observe preventive measures to avoid fires.
Forest fire prevention in the Vosges
Nine out of ten forest fires are of human origin. The Prefect of the Vosges reminds people of simple actions to prevent fires and the rules to follow, including the ban on lighting fires within 200 m of woods. In case of fire, call 18 or 112 immediately.
Forest fire prevention in the Vosges
Nine out of ten fires in the Vosges are of human origin. In case of fire, call 18 or 112, state your location precisely, and move away from the area to facilitate intervention.
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