A 45-year-old man died in a grass fire that occurred on Wednesday, March 25th, in Szlafar, Małopolska province, Poland.
Fire Response and Discovery of Body
Two fire departments responded to the blaze in Szlafar during the afternoon of Wednesday, March 25th, and successfully contained the fire’s spread.
During rescue operations, the body of a man was discovered. The circumstances of the fire and the 45-year-old’s death are currently under investigation.
Legal Consequences of Grass Burning
The intentional burning of grass is illegal and carries penalties including fines, arrest, and imprisonment.
Statistics on Grass Fires in Małopolska and Poland
Since the beginning of 2026, 1145 interventions related to grass fires have been recorded in the Małopolska province. These incidents resulted in three injuries and one fatality.
Nationwide, firefighters responded to 10522 similar incidents, resulting in 24 injuries and two deaths.
Financial Repercussions for Farmers
Farmers who intentionally set fire to grass may lose European Union subsidies.