Savoie: Prefecture extends ban on fireworks until 31 August

The Savoy Prefect, Vanina Nicoli, extends the ban on fireworks, both for professionals and for individuals, until 31 August. This measure responds to the vulnerability of Savoy Massifs, the drought of soils and the particularly dry nature of vegetation, which maintain the risk of forest fires at a high level. Only derogations expressly granted under the procedure provided for in the prefectural order are possible.

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Who is concerned

The measure concerns all persons present in Savoie: professional artificators, associations and individuals providing fireworks, especially for private parties or events.

What to do

Before any scheduled fireworks fire, consult the decree in force on the site of the Préfecture de la Savoie. Derogations are granted only according to the procedure described in the prefectural order: address yourself to the prefecture sufficiently in advance and do not withdraw from pyrotechnics without express authorization.

Official sourcePréfecture de la SavoieArrêté préfectoral : interdiction de tirs de feux d'artificeOfficial source ↗

Background

The risk of forest fires remains high in Savoie due to drought in soils and particularly dry vegetation. To limit fire departures, the prefecture extends the ban on pyrotechnics. The decree was signed on 13 August 2026 and the prefecture page was updated on 04/09/2026.

Why it's important

The ban applies not only to organizers of demonstrations, but also to individuals: firework without permission during this period is prohibited. Newcomers should be aware that even family holidays require checking the restrictions in force. Unauthorized fire may directly expose forest massifs and dwellings to danger.

What Changes

The duration of the ban on fireworks fire is extended until 31 August, while the previous order, signed on 13.08.2026, covered the period from 08.08.2026.

Useful details

The prohibition applies to both professionals and individuals.
The period of validity is extended until 31 August, without further year-specificity in the source.
Derogations are only possible according to the procedure set out in the prefectural order.
The decree is signed and dated from the 13.08.2026 and covers the period from the 08.08.2026; the prefecture page has been updated the 04.09.2026.
Motivation: High risk of forest fires due to drought of soils and vegetation of Savoyard Massifs.
The full text of the decree (PDF, 0.13 MB) can be downloaded from the site of the Préfecture de la Savoie, under license etalab-2.0.

Terms to know

arrêté préfectoral: official act taken by the prefect or prefect of the department
dérogation: exceptional authorisation which is an exception to the general prohibition, in accordance with a defined procedure
préfète: Department-wide representative of the State