Risk of fires: prevention to avoid throwing cigarette butts on the highways

This is a very bad habit that one in four motorists admits to having: cigarette butts while driving. After the numerous fires that ravaged part of the country and in a context of major holiday departures, Saturday July 23, an association educates drivers. “This gesture is not insignificant, it is a gesture that can cause a catastrophe that can kill people”warns Marc Dumas, firefighter of Bouches-du-Rhône.

To prevent motorists from being tempted to throw their cigarettes out of their car window, 30,000 pocket ashtrays will be distributed. “It’s true that in the car, we no longer have an ashtray today, so it’s perfect”reacts a motorist. To warn of possible fire damage, an exhibition of photographs is also taking place to show motorists the beauty of the landscapes, which could burn in the event of a fire. Children also receive a prevention booklet.