Heat wave in Berlin and Brandenburg: Risk of forest fire at a maximum level!

Heat wave in Berlin and Brandenburg: Risk of forest fire at a maximum level!

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the residents are facing a hot day in Berlin and Brandenburg. With temperatures of up to 35 degrees Celsius this Sunday could be the hottest of the year. The subtropical air, which moves to us from France, ensures this heat exchanges and gives rise to the values ​​in the Prignitz, in the Havelland, as well as in the greater Berlin and Lower Lusatia, reports Tagesschau .

Already on June 15th, 34.8 degrees Celsius an annual maximum value in Cottbus was measured. As if that weren't enough, there is also a significant forest fire risk : in Brandenburg the highest risk level 5 . The reason for this are the high temperatures and the lack of rain, which dries out the floors and increases the risk. Water removal bans were therefore imposed in several counties to counteract the drought.

High danger to forest fires

The weather ensures an additional alarm bell: the forests in Brandenburg are susceptible to fires, and for years. A look at the data of the Environmental Federal Agency shows that in the years 2018 and 2019 there was actually an increase in forest fires in the northeastern federal states. In Brandenburg, the danger is a proud 512 forest fires with an affected area of ​​1,674 hectares in 2019, which makes the region the greatest challenge in Germany.

as if that weren't enough, there was several fires in Brandenburg on Saturday, June 21. In Schönberg around 4 hectares , in Cottbus 1.5 hectares , which forced the railway line to Drebkau to block, and at Oehna (Teltow-Fläming) 1.3 hectares . The fire brigade warned the residents in Schönberg, windows and doors closed. These incidents make it clear how serious the situation is.

sultry weather and thunderstorm

The weekend remains humid and warm, on Friday the temperatures rose up to 27 degrees Celsius . But the night of Saturday only collapsed a little cooling up to 6 degrees Celsius , the rain failed to materialize. The forecasts indicate that in the evening thunderstorms and powerful showers could raise that may bring flooding and full basement, as well as rbb24 warn.

On Monday, windy conditions with possible storm gates are then expected, which are not exactly defused the already critical situation. These conditions represent a great challenge for both nature and people.

forest fires and high temperatures are as common as it is threatening. While the people in Berlin and Brandenburg are preparing for a hot Sunday, the warning of the risk of fire and forces of nature remains in the ears of the citizens. It is to be hoped that the thunderstorms will bring some cooling and relief on Monday night.