An order has been signed: It is forbidden to light bonfires throughout the country > What is allowed and where? • The details

Due to extreme conditions that increase the likelihood of fires developing, including the safety and security situation of the forests, Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner, Chief of Staff Eyal Caspi, signed an order prohibiting the lighting of fires and bonfires throughout the country - starting next Sunday until midnight Tuesday.

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Fire and Rescue say, "It is important to emphasize: The order allows the lighting of bonfires only in places that have been approved in advance by the local authority, the Nature and Parks Authority, or the Israel National Fund. Care must be taken to ensure that bonfires are small, safe, and supervised, in accordance with the guidelines and conditions set forth in the order.".

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Also, lighting a fire in designated food preparation facilities - barbecues - is permitted only in approved locations.

Fire and Rescue will deploy hundreds of firefighters, fire prevention inspectors, and volunteers across the country, who will patrol the various hotspots for prevention, supervision, and rapid operational response.

""This year more than ever: We call on the public and local authorities to celebrate Lag BaOmer responsibly and to prefer community and alternative activities. For a list of suggested activities, you can visit the Israel Fire and Rescue website.".

If you light a campfire in an approved location, you must follow the following guidelines:

• The campfire should be built in an isolated area, free of grass and flammable materials (on sand or gravel).
• The campfire should be surrounded by stones and high piles should be avoided.
• The fire will be lit by an adult and under his supervision only.
• Children should be supervised and kept away from fire.
• When finished, the fire must be completely extinguished using water and sand.
• In case of fire – dial 102.