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Civil Protection appeals for preventive measures due to aggravated wildfire risk
The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) has warned of an increased wildfire risk due to hot, dry weather, with the IPMA issuing orange and yellow heat warnings until 18:00 on Tuesday, August 18. During these periods of elevated risk, the use of fire in rural areas—including for cooking or agricultural machinery—is prohibited, and the DGS advises precautions against heat, such as maintaining hydration and avoiding sun exposure.
Why it mattersIf you are in the northern or central mainland regions, you are currently under high wildfire risk: you must avoid all fire use in rural areas (including cooking or machinery) and follow heat safety precautions, as these conditions significantly increase both the risk of fires and the difficulty of firefighting efforts.
