The Estérel-Tanneron massif remains closed to the public for a second consecutive day, as the Alpes-Maritimes préfecture extended its red level fire risk classification into Sunday amid ongoing heat and drought conditions across the department.
Access, movement and any construction work are banned throughout the zone for the full day, a measure department officials say is necessary given how exposed the area is to forest fires. The SDIS 06 fire service remains active both locally and in reinforcement of crews battling blazes elsewhere in southern France, where fire outbreaks have multiplied in recent days. Officials are urging residents and visitors to respect the restrictions to help protect natural areas and support emergency services' work.
The closure follows a broader pattern this summer, with the massif previously shut for similar reasons on July 1 amid a sustained drought vigilance declared across the department since June.