[PIO] Joint announcement of the Department of Forests and the Fire Service on heatwave conditions and the risk of outbreak and extension of fires

The Forestry Department and the Fire Service inform the public that the prolonged heatwave conditions have greatly increased the risk of fires starting and spreading.

We strongly urge the public to exercise extreme caution by completely avoiding actions and activities that are likely to cause a fire, such as using tools or farm equipment that produce heat, sparks or flame, such as emery, welding and welding.

Particular attention should also be paid to precautionary measures to prevent fire starting from the exhaust of various power generators or water pumps in the open air. It is emphasised that the burning of grass, sticks and bushes is prohibited and that the lighting of fires anywhere in the open air is prohibited except for the preparation of food in specially authorised and designated areas in organised excursion and camping areas.

Lighting a fire within the state forest or within 2 kilometres of its edges constitutes an offence, which, according to the Forestry Act 2012, is punishable by imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of up to €50.000,00 or both penalties together.

Anyone who notices smoke or fire is requested to immediately call 1407 (Forestry Department) or 112 (Fire Service).

DO NOT BE THE CAUSE OF THE DESTROY!

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