Attention, fire risk! Chemnitz warns of forest fires and forbidden!

Attention, fire risk! Chemnitz warns of forest fires and forbidden!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - in Chemnitz it gets hot - and not only because of the rising temperatures. The sky remains cloudless and the persistent drought ensures that the risk of forest fires is currently increasing. The green space office has therefore urged the dangers of carelessly thrown away cigarettes, because the floors have dried out, the leaves are brittle and the air flashes in front of heat. The warnings are clear: open fire is strictly prohibited in forests and parks, which also affects grilling, ignition wood and candles. This is particularly important for the current forest fire theater level 3, because then the regulations of the green area statute also apply and prohibit grilling on public grill sites. According to Radiochemnitz , it should also be taken into account not to leave any garbage, since among other things, glass bottles in the sun can become a source of ignition.

The city therefore urges to take garbage with them again. Current information on the forest fire theater levels can be viewed at mais.de

laws on the risk of forest fire

dealing with open fire in the forest is prohibited all year round - regardless of the respective forest fire hazard level. This applies not only to crickets and campfires, but also to smoking and the use of heavenly lanterns. This is intended to protect the flora and fauna in the forests, because the dry vegetation can quickly catch fire. The basis for this is the Forest Act for the Free State of Saxony , which under § 15 clarifies that fines can be imposed for violations.

Homelessness in the management of the forest regulations was also regulated by the issuance of the police regulations by the state directorate. The municipalities are responsible for monitoring compliance with these regulations. An unauthorized start of a sky lantern can even result in fines of up to 1,000 euros. Another important point is that driving forest paths with engine vehicles is prohibited all year round. In addition, access to the forest areas must not be blocked, since these access routes serve as escape routes.

forest protection and maintenance

In order to protect the forests in Saxony in the long term and to secure their functions, the forest law protects the preservation of the forest in its economic and environmental function. Private forest owners and public sponsors are encouraged to observe the corresponding legal requirements. This includes in particular the Sustainable management of the forest as well as the creation of protective measures against forest fires. A responsible handling of nature is therefore essential.

Finally, it can be said that summer in Chemnitz can be made more beautiful if everyone adheres to the rules. A disaster can only be prevented together - not only grilling, but also keeping an eye on the garbage! In the event of a fire or another danger situation, the fire brigade can be informed on telephone number 112.