“Very severe fire” risk: 4 Massifs of the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes closed this Thursday

Despite a significant drop in temperatures, in France and in the Var, drought continues and the risk of fire is still present. Meanwhile, And wind is announced in the coming hours. Similarly,

4 Massifs of the Var. However, the Alpes-Maritimes concerned – "very severe fire" risk: 4

For this reason, the prefects of the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes decided to proceed to the Closure of four forest massifs this Thursday, August 21, as well as two motorway areas on the A57. For example,

Are concerned: The massifs of the cornice of Moors. Moors, Center-Var and Estérel-Taneron straddling the two departments (in red on the map) are closed for Very severe risk of fire. As a reminder, under these conditions, Access, traffic and presence prohibited.

Other areas of the Var in “severe” risk – "very severe fire" risk: 4

The massifs of Toulon Monts. Sainte-Baume, Haut-Var, the Canjuers plateau and the Hyères islands (in orange on the map) are in severe risk of fire.

Their access is not recommended. the work prohibited Except for agricultural, silvicultural work or presenting a character of general interest from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. These works must be accompanied by an extinction system.

Closure of 2 rest areas on the A57

In addition to the many massifs concerned by the closures. Two motorway areas are also closed this Thursday, August 21.

Are concerned: The area of the wind of the wind. the areas of the lavet are closed on the A57 motorway.

All information to consult the evolution of closings in real time

Until mid-September. an interactive “very severe fire” risk: 4 map with the possibility of locating, is published every day, before 7 p.m., for the next day, on the state services portal in the Var. It provides information on access possibilities and work regulations in Var forest massifs.

This card is accessible to everyone on the prefecture site. As well as on X account : https://x.com/prefet83 as well as on the Facebook page of state services in the Var: https://www.facebook.com/prefet83.