Burnt - file image. Reproduction/TV Clube Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region are on alert for the risk of fires between Thursday (9) and Saturday (11), according to the Civil Defense of the State of São Paulo. The warning occurs due to the action of a mass of dry air, which should cause low relative humidity and increase the chances of fires spreading. For Saturday (11), Civil Defense predicts different levels of alert in the state. In the Vale and Bragantina regions, the risk varies between yellow, orange and red levels, according to the Fire Risk Map. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vale do Paraíba channel and region on WhatsApp See the meaning of the classifications: ? Yellow: low risk ? Orange: high risk ? Red: alert ? Purple: emergency The state of emergency, the highest level of criticality, was predicted for the regions of Barretos, Ribeirão Preto and Franca. Areas such as Andradina, Presidente Prudente, Bauru and Campinas are on red alert.
Dry weather: Vale do Paraíba and the region have a warning for the risk of fires during the holiday
Burnt - file image. Reproduction/TV Clube Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region are on alert for the risk of fires between Thursday (9) and Saturday (11), according to the Civil Defense of the State of São Paulo. The warning occurs due...
For Saturday (11), Civil Defense predicts different levels of alert in the state. In the Vale and Bragantina regions, the risk varies between yellow, orange and red levels, according to the Fire Risk Map.
- Click here to follow the g1 Vale do Paraíba channel and region on WhatsApp See the meaning of the classifications: ?
- Purple: emergency The state of emergency, the highest level of criticality, was predicted for the regions of Barretos, Ribeirão Preto and Franca.
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Dry weather increases the risk of fires According to Civil Defense, the period between June and October is considered the most critical phase for fires, as it is the driest time of the year in the state of São Paulo. According to the agency, nine out of every ten fires recorded in the state are caused by human action, whether intentional or not. The recommendation is that the population avoids any activity that could start fires, especially in areas of dry vegetation. The guidelines include: not setting fire to vegetation areas; do not burn garbage or pruning residues; avoid lighting fires or candles near forests; do not throw cigarette butts in vegetation areas or on the sides of highways; Do not release balloons, a practice considered an environmental crime. The approach of a cold front between Saturday (11) and Sunday (12) should increase cloudiness and bring a forecast of isolated light rain in part of the state, in addition to reducing temperatures and reducing the risk of fires. See more news from Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region