Forest lights represent a major threat, especially in summer and in dense vegetation areas. Here are some essential precautions to take at Fabrègues (34) as everywhere in France, to reduce the risk of fire and protect your safety as well as that of others:
1. Concepment
Debroach is a legal obligation in many risk areas, such as in Fabrègues (34). It consists in cleaning the vegetation to reduce the amount of fuels available for a fire. This includes cutting up high herbs, brush and pruning trees.
- Areas concerned : Lands located less than 200 meters from wood and forests, surroundings of constructions, construction sites, and installations of all kinds over a depth of 50 meters, even 100 meters by decision of the mayor.
- Responsibilities : The owner or occupant of the premises must ensure that clearing is carried out regularly.
2. Fire prohibitions
It is prohibited to light fires near wooded areas, especially during periods at high risk of fire. This prohibition includes:
- Campfires in Fabrègues (34) (Check the departmental and municipal policy).
- Unsecured barbecues
- Uncontrolled discharges
3. Smoking prohibition
It is strictly forbidden to smoke in wood and forests and less than 200 meters from these during the period at risk of fire.
4. Use of devices and tools in Fabrègues (34)
The use of devices that can generate sparks or intense heat (such as chainsaws and mowers) is regulated. It is advisable to avoid their use during the hottest hours of the day and always have a means of extinction at hand (like a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher).
5. Information and prevention
The owners of Fabrègues (34) are required to inform the tenants and new buyers of the brushcutting obligations and the risk of fire. Urban planning documents must include cards indicating areas at risk.
6. Risk prevention plan
Local authorities are developing predictable natural risk prevention plans in forest fires. These plans include specific measures for each territory, aimed at reducing the number of fire starts and reducing burned areas.
7. Sanctions
Failure to comply with brushcutting obligations can lead to sanctions in Fabrègues (34), including administrative and criminal fines. For example, a fine of € 50/m² non -cleaned can be applied.
For more information, please consult the regulatory documents available on Legifrance.
By adopting these measures, you contribute to the safety of Fabrègues (34) and to the protection of our precious forests.
Where to find the location of current lights?
You can find the map of ongoing vegetation fires on the forest fire site, in the “Situation & vigilance” tab, then “in progress lights”.
