The Forestry Department, emphasized that the risk of forest fires reaching a “high” level with the increase in temperatures, drawing attention to the rules and precautions that need to be taken.
Stating that according to the law, fires cannot be lit for any reason between May 1 and October 31, the Directorate highlighted the importance of not discarding cigarette butts from vehicles, especially during this period.
In a statement issued by the Directorate, it was noted that with the warming of the weather and the onset of the summer season, the absolute humidity in the atmosphere is expected to decrease, and temperatures are expected to rise to 36-37 degrees Celsius, indicating that the risk of forest fires will reach a “high” level.
In the evaluation conducted within the Directorate, it was deemed necessary to take some precautions, which were listed as follows in the statement:
“1- According to the law, fires cannot be lit for any reason between May 1 and October 31.
It is essential for our citizens to show necessary sensitivity to not light fires during these dates. Especially for citizens traveling in their vehicles on main roads, forested, and wooded areas, it is necessary not to engage in any action that could cause a fire from their vehicles (especially not discarding cigarette butts from vehicles).
2- It is very important for our people to report any sign of smoke they see without delay to the Forestry Department at the toll-free Forest Fire Reporting phone number ‘Alo 177’ or to the fire department at the fire report number ‘Alo 199’ for early intervention. 3- In the event of a fire, it is the legal obligation and duty of citizenship for the public to join firefighting efforts without invitation and to mobilize all possible resources. 4- Individuals engaging in agricultural activities near forests must take necessary precautions against the risk of fire.”
