Bye to BBQs

WITH the arrival of June and the high temperatures that will accompany the summer months the ban on lighting fires, including barbecues on forest land and areas of forest influence, comes back into force in Andalucia.

Through its website and social media pages, the town hall of Huercal de Almeria has confirmed the ban, pointing out that the municipality falls in the high­risk zone of forest fires.

The aim is to prevent any negligence from causing a forest fire during this period when, due to the weather conditions, any fire that is not tackled in time can have seri­ ous consequences.

The restrictions concentrate on the burning of natural vegetation and also agricultural and forestry waste. Similarly, it is also forbidden to light fires for the preparation of food, including in camping areas or recreational areas that are equipped for this purpose.

Non­compliance with this order carries a penalty so that both the Local Police, through any patrol as well as the Nature Protection Service of the Guardia Civil, can file a complaint against any citizen who does not comply with this Order.