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Canillo Parish Bans Fires and Fireworks Amid Wildfire Risk

Authorities in Andorra's Canillo parish enacted the measure due to heightened wildfire dangers from dry weather. Residents are urged to comply and stay vigilant to prevent outbreaks threatening natural areas and safety.

Key Points

  • Immediate ban on fires, fireworks, and pyrotechnics across entire Canillo parish.
  • Aimed at protecting forests, property, and safety in dry conditions.
  • Violations punishable by fines up to €6,000.
  • Ban remains until conditions improve; no specific incidents reported.

The Canillo parish council has imposed an immediate ban on lighting fires, using fireworks, or any other pyrotechnic materials across the entire parish due to elevated wildfire risk.

The restriction, effective until further notice, seeks to prevent outbreaks that could threaten forests, natural areas, public and private property, and public safety amid current dry conditions. Local authorities called on residents to show responsibility, respect the measure, and take extra precautions to avoid incidents.

Violations count as offences under current rules, punishable by fines up to €6,000.

The decision underscores ongoing wildfire concerns in Andorra during high-risk periods, with no specific incidents noted in the announcement. Officials plan to issue updates when conditions improve enough to lift the ban.

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