Learn about the danger of fires with Forest Weather

The Forest Weather, a device implemented by Météo-France since 2023, is renewed for summer 2026 (dedicated tab on the Météo-France website, or on a mobile application). It offers simplified departmental information to raise public awareness of the risks of fires and anticipate the right reflexes.

9 out of 10 fires are human-caused and most are triggered by recklessness.

She proposes a map that specifies the fire hazard level by department each day for the next day and the day after.

This hazard level is indicated on a four-color easily identifiable hazard scale:

• Green risk: weak.
• Yellow risk: moderate.
• Orange risk: high.
• Red risk: very high.

Reminder of good gestures to avoid fires

• Fire and barbecue : I organize barbecues at home, on a terrace and away from the vegetation that can ignite.
• Cigarette and butt : I throw my butts in an ashtray. I don't smoke in the forest.
• Works and sparks : I do my works away from the lawn and dry grass and I plan a fire extinguisher at hand in case of fire.
• Storage of fuels : I store flammable materials and products (wood, gas cylinders) in a closed shelter, away from my home.
• Brush clearing : before the summer, i clear the bush around my house: i cut the low vegetation and prune the trees so that they do not touch.
• Construction : if you live in an area covered by a " forest fire risk prevention plan », adapt your home to ensure your safety (shutter, gutter, roof, ventilation, etc.).

What to do if fires start?

Alert

Witnessing the start of a fire, I give the alert by calling 112, 18 or 114 (people with hearing loss) and I try to locate the fire.

Protect yourself

I take shelter in a brush-free house while waiting for the intervention of the rescue. The car is not a safe shelter because it could burn.

Get informed

I remain informed of the situation and comply with the instructions of the emergency services or the town hall.