Fire Safety
| 20 July 2016
FIRE SAFETY Be Aware. Every year the Algarve suffers from wildfires that damage rural areas and threaten lives. Please use common sense when in the Algarve especially in regards to Smoking and take note of the following guidelines. Between 1 July and 30 September, and if there is a forecast of a high or very high forest fire risk (available on a daily basis at www.ipma.pt), it is forbidden to: • Light bonfires (camp fires) for pleasure or leisure • Use of fuel, matches, gas or other dangerous materials for lighting or meal preparation • Burn vegetation that was cut and stacked • Releasing fire balloons or any other kind of fireworks • Smoke or use a lighter in forest areas