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Harvests: proper reflexes to reduce the risk of fire
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Published on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
# Harvesting: Proper Reflexes to Reduce Fire Risks Updated on 10/07/2026 During harvest season, the presence of dry vegetation, high temperatures, and the use of agricultural machinery can increase the risks of fire ignition and spread. To prevent such risks, it is essential to adopt the right precautions throughout the harvesting period. ### **Inspect machinery and ensure firefighting equipment is available** Before each departure, it is recommended to inspect
Harvesting: Proper Safety Practices to Reduce Fire Risks
Updated on 10/07/2026
During harvest season, dry vegetation, high temperatures, and the use of agricultural machinery can increase the risk of fire ignition and spread.
To prevent such risks, it is essential to adopt proper safety practices throughout the harvesting period.
Inspect machinery and ensure firefighting equipment is available
Before each departure, it is recommended to inspect agricultural machinery: clean engine dust, check belts, chains, electrical wires, and areas prone to overheating, and ensure the cutting bar is properly lubricated.
Operators are also encouraged to keep fire extinguishers in agricultural machinery and, if possible, to have simple firefighting tools readily available nearby: shovel, fire broom, water extinguisher, or portable water tank.
Adapt practices to weather conditions
During periods of high temperatures or when the fire risk is elevated, harvesting schedules should be adjusted to prioritize the least hot hours of the day.
It is also recommended to limit sources of sparks, particularly by raising the cutting bar when necessary, especially in stony areas.
Special attention must be paid to early warning signs: smoke, smell of burning, or abnormal heating of the machine or field.
Limit the spread of a potential fire
A harrow should, as much as possible, be kept nearby during harvest. After the combine passes, it should be used to clear boundaries, prioritizing along roads, around dwellings, and near infrastructure.
This operation reduces the amount of dry vegetation on the ground and limits the risk of fire re-ignition or spread.
It is also important to keep access to fields clear to facilitate the arrival and intervention of emergency services in case of fire.
In case of fire
Farmers are urged to immediately alert emergency services by dialing 18 or 112.
When calling, it is important to specify the exact location of the fire, access to the plot, observed circumstances, and the affected area.
Everyone's vigilance is essential to prevent harvest fires and protect farms, homes, and natural areas in the department.
For more information, visit agriculture.gouv.fr
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