As spring and warmer weather arrive, owners of private homes and garden plots begin to actively tidy up their properties. Rubbish, last year's grass, tree leaves – everything that catches the eye of a conscientious owner is subject to cleaning. Often, owners choose the simplest and quickest way to dispose of waste – burning. While the fire is "tidying up" the plot, there is a moment to discuss the latest news with neighbours and consider plans for the upcoming season.

As spring and warmer weather arrive, owners of private homes and garden plots begin to actively tidy up their properties. Rubbish, last year's grass, tree leaves – everything that catches the eye of a conscientious owner is subject to cleaning. Often, owners choose the simplest and quickest way to dispose of waste – burning. While the fire is "tidying up" the plot, there is a moment to discuss the latest news with neighbours and consider plans for the upcoming season.

Engrossed in spring chores, owners often notice too late that the flames, fanned by the wind, have already spread to adjacent territories and nearby structures. It becomes impossible to cope with such a fire without the help of rescuers – there is a high probability of finding oneself trapped by the fire or suffocating in the smoke.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds:

- the use of special devices for cooking and lighting fires should be carried out under the condition of ensuring continuous monitoring of the burning and smouldering process;

- places for lighting fires must be cleared of combustible substances and materials, dry vegetation, and equipped with extinguishing agents;

- the burning and smouldering process must be carried out in such a way that flames and sparks do not fall on combustible elements of buildings, outbuildings and structures, or on stored combustible substances and materials;

- upon completion of the burning process, the remnants of burning (smouldering) materials must be extinguished until

complete cessation of smouldering;

- the use of flammable and combustible liquids (except for liquids specifically designed for kindling) to ignite bonfires and coals is PROHIBITED.

We draw the attention of citizens to the fact that administrative liability is provided for violation of the specified fire safety rules.