Firefighters warn against grass burning dangers as practice remains prohibited

Slovak firefighters are issuing warnings about the dangers of grass burning, emphasizing that the practice remains prohibited by law. Over the past 14 years, approximately 27,000 grass burning incidents have been reported to authorities. The warnings come as spring weather typically leads to increased attempts at controlled burning of vegetation, which can quickly spread out of control and cause property damage or threaten lives. Grass burning is banned in Slovakia due to fire safety concerns and environmental protection measures.