Not cleaning your plot can lead to fines: Rincón's new measure to prevent fires

Not cleaning the exterior of your property can be costly. The City Council of Rincón de la Victoria has issued a new municipal edict that reinforces the obligations of cleaning and maintaining plots, lots, and private lands, especially with the approach of summer and the increased risk of forest fires. The document, signed by Mayor Francisco Salado, reminds owners that failing to comply with these measures can lead to financial penalties and even the subsidiary execution of the work by the Municipality at the landowner's expense.

The measure seeks to prevent situations that may endanger public health, citizen safety, and the environment, especially in areas close to homes, developments, or urban centers where the accumulation of brush and waste poses a significant risk during the warmer months.

The edict establishes that all owners, both individuals and legal entities, are obligated to carry out periodic clearing, cleaning, and tidying tasks throughout the year, without requiring prior notice from the City Council. However, it sets the recommended deadline of May 31 for all lands to be completely conditioned before the start of the high-risk period for fires outlined in the INFOCA Plan, which runs from June 1 to October 15.

Furthermore, the document places special emphasis on plots located in areas adjacent to homes, developments, or industrial facilities. In these cases, they must have a minimum safety strip of 15 meters free of dry vegetation, scrub, and combustible waste, as stated in the Andalusian regulations for forest fire prevention.

The City Council also reminds that the municipal ordinance requires the fencing of lots and the performance of cleaning, disinfection, and deratization tasks to keep the lands in proper safety and health conditions. Among the prohibited practices is expressly the burning of waste or plant remains as a method of cleaning, as well as the dumping of trash or rubble in public or private spaces.

Regarding possible sanctions, the edict warns that non-compliance with these obligations can result in fines ranging from 300 to 500 euros, in addition to the possibility of the City Council ordering the forced execution of the work if the owners do not act after the corresponding administrative notice.

The municipal text also refers to the obligations of self-protection in areas considered dangerous. In this regard, certain owners, holders of activities, developments, isolated homes, or campgrounds must have a Fire Protection Self-Protection Plan, in accordance with current regional legislation.

The City Council insists that this call has a preventive nature and seeks to avoid risk situations similar to those experienced in previous summer campaigns. Furthermore, the City Council appreciates neighborhood cooperation and appeals to civic responsibility to keep the municipality in optimal conditions of safety and environmental conservation throughout the year.