Filenews 26 April 2024
The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment informs the public that lighting fires in the countryside to burn weeds, pruning or other objects is prohibited.
It is emphasized that lighting fires anywhere in the countryside is prohibited except for the preparation of food within the specially permitted and arranged areas located in organized picnic and camping areas. Lighting a fire within state forests or at a distance of 2km from its outskirts is an offense which, according to the Forest Law of 2012, punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to €50.000,00 or both.
The public is also encouraged where they use agricultural or other machinery that can cause ignition, for such items to be equipped with a fire extinguisher to avoid causing fire but also to protect their property.
