The National Fire Department reported the steps to follow if a fire outbreak breaks out in the open air.
The National Fire Department He reported the steps to follow in case of facing a forest fire and how to prevent new igneous outbreaks, as well as highlighted the increased probability of these events during the summer seasons.
According to the management of the Ministry of Interiorthe majority of forest fires are caused by human actions such as carelessness or recklessness, so if you detect them you should try to immediately call the 911.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRREE) expressed solidarity with the government of Chili for the forest fires that are devastating Valparaisowhich have already claimed the lives of almost a hundred people.
Recommendations in case of a forest fire
- Check what is burning and where the fire is going.
- Immediately call 911 and provide the exact address, telephone number and report the existing situation.
- Try to put out the fire only if it is small and controllable.
- If you try to put it out, place yourself between the fire and an escape route.
- To extinguish it, throw water or sand on it.
- Move downwind to a distant place without vegetation if the fire is intense or does not go out.
- Be careful with the wind because it can rotate its direction and the fire can enclose you.
- Do not attempt to fight fires without personal protective equipment, as the person could be burned or poisoned.
Recommendations against the heat wave
The overwhelming heat of the first days of February is conducive to the beginning of new igneous outbreaks, which is why the National Fire Department made the following recommendations and aspects to take into account:
- Open fires are prohibited.
- If you see someone burning, call 911.
- Keep the surroundings of the homes with grass at ground level and without bushes.
- Do not stack firewood or fuel near houses.
- Do not throw cigarette butts in the fields.
- Do not use fireworks or lighted balloons in areas with vegetation.
- Bonfires on the ground must be on a surface of at least 5 meters in diameter, with level grass or mineral soil, and in the center, make a 1 meter circle with stones, where the fire will go.
- Check the bonfires and throw water on them at the end.
- Anyone who fails to comply may be fined between 10 and 200 Adjustable Units (UR).
- Anyone who does not comply may be sentenced to between 6 months and 16 years in prison.
Source: Ambito
