Severe Forest Fire Risk Prompts Access Restrictions in Bouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône faces severe forest fire risk on July 15, leading to access restrictions.
Key Points
- • Access to 14 forest massifs will be strictly prohibited on July 15, 2025.
- • Partial work restrictions apply in 11 massifs, allowing work only in the morning.
- • Weather conditions, including high temperatures and dry vegetation, heighten fire risk.
- • Maps showing restrictions will be published on the prefecture's website.
As of July 15, 2025, the Bouches-du-Rhône department is facing a very severe risk of forest fires, prompting the prefecture to implement stringent access restrictions and safety measures. The decision follows the combination of high temperatures, strong winds, and dry vegetation that make the area highly susceptible to fire outbreaks.
On this date, access will be completely prohibited in 14 forest massifs, including notable sites such as the Chaîne des Côtes and Sainte-Victoire. Furthermore, partial work restrictions have been established in an additional 11 massifs, where work activities are permitted only between 5 AM and 1 PM, contingent on strict fire prevention measures being adhered to.
The prefectural regulations are designed to mitigate risk, as careless activities such as barbecues or discarded cigarette butts could easily ignite fires during these extreme conditions. Maps detailing the access and work restrictions will be made available on the prefecture's website for public reference by 5 PM on July 14, 2025, ensuring residents and workers are fully informed ahead of the restrictions.