Forest fires: prevention, alerts, safety... The right actions to take

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Clearing work carried out by a private individual around homes located in an area bordering the Calanques National Park, which presents a risk of fires. In Ille-et-Vilaine, Ardèche and Bouches-du-Rhône, forests were once again ablaze on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July 2025. VALERIE VREL / LA PROVENCE/MAXPPP
In Ille-et-Vilaine, Ardèche, and Bouches-du-Rhône, forests were once again ablaze on Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 18. While nine out of ten fires are human-caused, a few smart habits can help prevent and cope with the risk of fire.
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