Wald fire risk in Saxony: Flames spread! Safety instructions!

Wald fire risk in Saxony: Flames spread! Safety instructions!

in different parts of Germany, especially in Saxony and Brandenburg, the risk of forest fire has increased significantly in the past few days. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns that the highest danger level applies to the southeastern half of the country, which is of great concern to the local authorities. According to Deutschlandfunk in particular are affected by the federal states of Brandenburg, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt.

Current developments show that an approximately 2,000 square meter forest burns near Thale in the Harz. The flames could be contained almost completely, but part of the fire is still active. Two larger forest fires have been brought under control in Brandenburg, and the situation in the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark has stabilized. A temporarily evacuated village in the Elbe-Elster-Kreis was also released, which the situation is significantly relaxed.

precautionary measures and prohibitions

The authorities have issued strict rules to minimize the risk of forest fires. So dealing with open fire in the forest is prohibited all year round. This includes smoking, grilling, campfires and sky lanterns. This prohibition is based on the forest law for the Free State of Saxony (§ 15 SächswaldG), and violations lead to regulatory measures. In addition, open fire are prohibited from a distance of 100 meters and forest areas, exceptions are only permitted with the approval of the responsible forest authorities. In the worst case, if you should try to let a sky lantern have to be upset with fines of up to 1,000 euros, as Wald.sachsen.de

forest fire threat index and updates

The endangerment from forest fires is displayed by the forest fire threat index (WBI) with five stages, of very low to very high danger. This system serves the state authorities as the basis for warnings and to assess the current situation. The WBI is updated daily, and the cards can be viewed on the website of the DWD ( dwd.de ). The predictions are made available between March and October and give people the opportunity to be clear about the dangers.