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On Thursday 18 June 2026, Luxembourg's General Directorate for Civil Security (DGSC), through its national platform for disaster risk reduction, reminded the public of the precautions to take during the vegetation and forest fire season.

The reminder comes after several weeks of dry weather, with a persistent lack of rainfall and high temperatures leaving vegetation in meadows and forests particularly dry. According to the authorities, even a simple act of carelessness, such as throwing away a cigarette butt that has not been properly extinguished or a spark caused by a vehicle, can be enough to start a fire.

To reduce the risk of vegetation and forest fires, the authorities advise the public to:

  • avoid throwing cigarette butts on the ground;

  • avoid lighting fires outdoors;

  • use barbecues only in designated areas and keep fire extinguishing equipment, such as a container of water, nearby;

  • wait until barbecue embers have cooled completely before disposing of them;

  • avoid driving across meadows, fields or through forests, as sparks or the hot underside of vehicles can ignite dry vegetation;

  • keep access routes to forests and fields clear so firefighters can reach the scene quickly if a fire breaks out.

If the fire has lit up, people should immediately call 112, provide the exact location of the incident, including the forest rescue point if available, and direct firefighters to the access routes when they arrive.