The Fire and Rescue Services signed an order Sunday prohibiting the lighting of fires in open areas across the country, effective immediately and running through the end of August, according to N12. The order comes as a heatwave is forecast in the coming days, significantly raising fire-danger indices.
The Fire and Rescue Services signed a new order Sunday banning open fires in all open areas nationwide, effective immediately and through the end of August, N12 reports. The prohibition covers all outdoor spaces except designated cooking or heating appliances. The order was issued under the fire commissioner's authority as a heatwave is expected to sweep the country in the coming days, bringing a sharp increase in fire-danger levels.
The move is the latest in a series of fire-safety measures this summer. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar fire bans and public warnings issued during the fire season, including orders signed in July and repeated advisories urging the public not to light fires in unregulated areas.
No further details were provided on the exact duration or enforcement of the ban, but the order explicitly runs through the end of the month. The public is advised to avoid any open-flame activity in nature.
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