NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

RURAL FIRE HAZARD – PREVENTIVE MEASURES

NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND CIVIL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

AVISO/11/DCS/2026  – DATE 11-06-2026 TIME 12.00hrs

1.SITUATION

According to information from the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), a worsening of weather conditions associated with hot and dry weather is expected in the coming days, highlighting:

• Increase in maximum temperature, with values ​​reaching 40ºC, in several regions of the territory;
• Relative Humidity (RH) below 30%, in most of the territory, with weak nighttime recovery;
• Strong winds in high-altitude areas, with gusts up to 70 km/h;
• Very High to Maximum risk of wildfires across most of the territory.

Meteorological information at www.ipma.pt

2. EXPECTED EFFECTS

Increased risk of wildfires, with conditions favourable to the possible occurrence and spread of wildfires, as well as increased difficulty in fire suppression efforts, especially in the inland regions of the North, Center and Algarve.

3. PREVENTIVE MEASURES

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) reminds that, according to current legal provisions:

• Extensive burning is PROHIBITED;
• On days with Very High and Maximum risk of wildfires, burning of piles is PROHIBITED;
• On days of Very High and Maximum fire danger, the use of fire for cooking food is PROHIBITED throughout rural areas, except if used outside critical zones and in locations duly authorized for this purpose;
• On days of Very High and Maximum fire danger, fumigation or disinfection in apiaries is PROHIBITED unless the fumigators have spark arresters;
• On days of Very High and Maximum fire danger, the use of brush cutters, mowers and shredders is PROHIBITED. Avoid the use of disc harrows;

The National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority recommends adapting behaviors and attitudes in relation to the risk of rural fires, especially adopting the necessary prevention and precaution measures, in accordance with current legislation, and paying particular attention to the evolution of the fire risk during this period.

Follow the evolution of the fire risk for the coming days at www.ipma.pt, at www.icnf.pt, or with the Municipal Civil Protection Services and Fire Departments.

4.  HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH FROM THE HEAT – RECOMMENDATIONS

To protect yourself from the heat, ANEPC reinforces the importance of:

• Increasing water intake, at least 1.5 liters/day, the equivalent of 8 glasses;
• Applying sunscreen with a factor greater than 30, every 2 hours;
• Wearing a hat and light-colored, loose-fitting, and cool clothing;
• Opting for light and cool meals;
• Refresh yourself with water throughout the day;
• – Pay special attention to people with chronic illnesses, children, and the elderly.

Heat: DGS recommendations at: www.dgs.pt

ANEPC | Communication and Awareness Division