Fire Department Warns Against Illegal Grass Burning as Spring Season Begins

Slovak firefighters have issued warnings about the dangers and legal restrictions of grass burning, emphasizing that the practice is prohibited by law. Over the past 14 years, authorities have recorded approximately 27,000 reported incidents of grass burning across the country. The fire department's warning comes as spring weather conditions increase the risk of uncontrolled fires spreading from illegal burning activities. Grass burning poses significant safety hazards including the potential for fires to spread to nearby buildings, forests, or agricultural areas, and can result in serious property damage and endanger lives.