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Danger of forest fires in Saxony: flames are spreading! Safety instructions!
Forest fire danger in the Elbe-Elster district: Current situation, safety measures and forecasts for Brandenburg and Saxony.
Danger of forest fires in Saxony: flames are spreading! Safety instructions!
In various parts of Germany, particularly in Saxony and Brandenburg, the risk of forest fires has increased sharply in recent days. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns that the highest danger level applies to the southeastern half of the country, which is causing great concern for local authorities. Loud Deutschlandfunk The federal states of Brandenburg, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt are particularly affected.
Current developments show that a forest area of around 2,000 square meters near Thale is burning in the Harz Mountains. Although the flames have been almost completely contained, part of the fire is still active. Two major forest fires have been brought under control in Brandenburg and the situation in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district has stabilized. A temporarily evacuated village in the Elbe-Elster district was also reopened, which significantly eased the situation.
Precautions and prohibitions
Authorities have imposed strict rules to minimize the risk of forest fires. The use of open fires in the forest is prohibited all year round. This includes smoking, barbecuing, campfires and sky lanterns. This ban is based on the Forest Act for the Free State of Saxony (Section 15 SächsWaldG), and violations result in regulatory measures. Furthermore, open fires are prohibited within a distance of 100 meters from forest areas; exceptions are only permitted with the approval of the responsible forestry authorities. Anyone who tries to raise a sky lantern will face fines of up to 1,000 euros in the worst case scenario wald.sachsen.de reported.
Wildfire Danger Index and Updates
Wildfire risk is indicated by the Wildfire Danger Index (WBI) with five levels, from very low to very high risk. This system serves the state authorities as a basis for warnings and for assessing the current situation. The WBI is updated daily and the maps can be viewed on the DWD website ( dwd.de ). The forecasts are provided between March and October and give people the opportunity to be aware of the dangers.
Given the current situation, it is of utmost importance to adhere to regulations and avoid potential fire hazards. In this way, all citizens stay on the safe side and help protect the valuable forest areas. In the event of a fire, the fire brigade is available at number 112 so that they can intervene quickly.