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Rise in farm fires amid summer heat; CDAA urges caution

Saturday, 5 July 2025 21:34

Muscat – Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has reported a rise in farm fires across the sultanate in 2024, warning that safety violations and extreme summer heat are contributing to growing risks for rural communities. According to the latest figures, 1,014 farm fires were recorded in 2024, an increase from 971 cases in 2023. […]

Muscat – Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has reported a rise in farm fires across the sultanate in 2024, warning that safety violations and extreme summer heat are contributing to growing risks for rural communities.

According to the latest figures, 1,014 farm fires were recorded in 2024, an increase from 971 cases in 2023. CDAA attributed the surge to a combination of high temperatures, dry vegetation, improper storage of fertilisers and failure to follow basic safety guidelines.

The authority stated that many of the fires could have been averted through safer farming practices. Common causes include unsafe burning of agricultural waste, careless disposal of cigarette butts and storage of flammable materials near dry vegetation.

In an advisory, CDAA urged farm owners to avoid burning waste during peak afternoon heat or on windy days, and to ensure that cooking or grilling fires are completely extinguished. The authority also recommended the use of fire-resistant materials for fences and a ban on lighting fires close to trees or dried debris.

In the event of a fire, CDAA advised workers to immediately contact emergency services by dialling 9999 or 24343666. Where possible, workers should use available firefighting equipment or seek help from neighbouring farms to contain the blaze before it spreads.

Farm fires, including those involving grass and agricultural waste, are among the most frequently reported incidents during summer months, CDAA said. It is continuing efforts to raise awareness among farm owners, calling for closer supervision of workers and strict adherence to fire safety protocols to protect farmland, property and lives.

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