Campaign to raise awareness of risk of forest fires

WITH 90% of forest fires in France caused by human activity, and with the summer set to be long and hot, the gendarmerie of the Dordogne are warning people to take care in the woods.

The warning comes as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of how easy it is for fires to start accidently, be that by a BBQ that gets out of hand or working with small machinery and tools in the forest.

Gendarmes and forest personnel will be undertaking regular patrols to both look out for potential fire risks, but also to make sure people are properly informed about the steps they can take to stay safe.