FOREST FIRE RISK SEASON

The distribution of the fixed forest fire risk periods is usually as follows, although they may vary depending on the autonomous community:

• HIGH RISK: From 1 July to 30 September

• LOW RISK: From 1 January to 30 June, and from 1 October to 31 December

The high forest fire risk period is established through an annual order, always covering at least the months of July, August and September.

It is common that, in the case of fires occurring near roads, the DGT (Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic) requests caution when driving on roads.

ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

The following activities are considered prohibited throughout the year in forests and in the 400-metre strip surrounding them, both during low and high forest fire risk periods:

• Burning crop residues.

• In general, burning scrubland, grasslands, agricultural or forestry waste, other vegetation remains, charcoal production and distillation using portable equipment, except for the exceptions included in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".

• In general, launching rockets, balloons or devices of any kind containing fire, except for the exceptions included in section 4 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".

• Lighting fires in rest areas along the road network.

• In general, making bonfires and campfires, except for the exceptions included in section 5 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".

• Throwing matches, cigarette butts or any burning material onto the ground.

• Burning rubbish dumps, landfills or any accumulation of waste of any kind in the open air.

• Throwing outside rubbish containers any waste or residues that over time may become combustible or capable of causing combustion, such as glass, paper, plastics, aerosols, lighters, etc.

• Parking vehicles on roads, forest tracks and firebreaks in such a way that they obstruct the passage of vehicles belonging to the forest fire fighting operation.

• Wild camping.

ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED DURING THE HIGH FOREST FIRE RISK PERIOD

The activities prohibited during the high forest fire risk period in forests and in the 400-metre strip surrounding them are:

• In general, the use of machinery and equipment whose operation generates fire, deflagration, sparks or electrical discharges: harvesters, tracked tractors, blowtorches, welding equipment, grinders, drip torches, etc. Except for the exceptions included in sections 5 and 6 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".

• Transport outside the road network, storage and use of flammable or explosive materials, except in authorised cases.

• In general, the use of fire in beekeeping activities, except for the exceptions included in section 8 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".

• In general, the use of grills, barbecues, stoves and any other equipment that may cause fire in forests, except for the exceptions included in sections 10, 11 and 12 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".

• Burning waste in the open air on urban or developable land within the 400-metre strip surrounding forests.

• In general, holding rallies and any other type of motor vehicle tests, shows or events. Exceptionally, these may be authorised in the cases included in section 9 of the section: "Exceptional situations to carry out activities prohibited by the Order".