All-terrain vehicles

To prevent starting a fire, it's recommended to keep your ATV in good condition and clean it after each ride. Regularly check the exhaust system and remove any dry grass or mud that may have accumulated, as organic material can ignite if exposed to high heat.

Avoid parking your ATV in dry grass or brush. Instead, stop on a hard-packed dirt surface, sand, or gravel to prevent vegetation from coming into contact with hot parts of the vehicle.

When the fire danger index is high to extreme, avoid riding off designated trails.

As a precaution, always carry a securely mounted 1 kg ABC-class fire extinguisher on your ATV.

From April 1 to November 15, smoking while moving through the forest—whether on foot or by ATV—is strictly prohibited.

Although it may seem like a good way to reduce fire risk, never ride along shorelines, in water bodies, or through wetlands. These areas are ecologically sensitive and should be preserved.

Every year, an average of 75 forest fires are caused accidentally by waste burning.

Around 60 wildfires per year originate from a campfire that was either uncontrolled or not completely extinguished.

Every year, about 80 wildfires are caused by cigarette butts, matches, and other smoking items.

Fireworks can be the cause of wildfires.

Every year, SOPFEU has to intervene in fires caused by still-hot ashes disposed near the forest.