Authorities are calling on residents to act responsibly by avoiding outdoor fires and only barbecuing in designated areas, where an extinguishing agent such as water should always be kept close by. Hot embers should never be discarded into nature, and cigarettes should not be thrown on the ground.
People are also reminded not to drive over dry grass, fields or through forests, as the hot underside of vehicles or potential sparks could ignite a fire.
Access routes to forests and fields must remain clear to ensure that emergency services can reach the scene without delay in case of fire. Anyone who spots a fire should immediately call 112, give a precise location – using any nearby forest rescue point if possible – and guide firefighters upon arrival.
The warning comes from the national disaster preparedness platform, coordinated by the General Directorate for Civil Security under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It includes experts from the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Economy, the Water Management and Nature Administrations, the Aviation Safety Authority, the The Administration of Technical Agricultural Service, and the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps.
Officials stress that continued dry conditions could further heighten the risk in the weeks ahead.
