Heightened Fire Risk Leads to Warnings in Alpes-Maritimes
Alpes-Maritimes issues urgent fire safety warning as season progresses.
Key Points
- • Alpes-Maritimes issues fire risk warning for July to September 2025.
- • Prohibition on smoking and open fires in natural areas is enforced.
- • 90% of forest fires are due to human actions; preventable with safety measures.
- • In emergencies, residents should call 18, 112, or 114 and stay indoors.
The prefecture of Alpes-Maritimes has issued an urgent warning regarding the elevated risk of forest fires as the 2025 fire season progresses. This warning follows the official fire season timeline from July 1 to September 30, during which specific measures are enforced to protect residents and the environment.
Each evening, emergency services assess the fire danger level, which is communicated for the following day. A strict prohibition has been placed on smoking and open fires in natural areas, except under certain conditions such as using barbecues or camping stoves more than five meters away from buildings with water and electricity access. Authorities stress that a staggering 90% of forest fires are caused by human actions, highlighting the importance of public compliance with safety guidelines to prevent these incidents.
In the event of a fire, residents are advised to immediately call the emergency numbers 18, 112, or 114 for assistance, and to remain indoors until it is safe to exit. These precautions reflect a proactive approach to forest fire management in the region during this critical period of heightened risk.