Risk of forest in Saxony: Highest alarm level 5 expected!

Risk of forest in Saxony: Highest alarm level 5 expected!

Görlitz, Deutschland - What's going on in Saxony? The Free State is currently faced with an extremely high risk of forest fire. The critical location is heading especially in the north, where the highest warning level 5 has been reached. This affects the rural districts of North Saxony, Görlitz, Bautzen and Meißen, such as stern.de . The drought is huge and not to be underestimated, which the fire brigade also keeps trot.

The second highest warning level 4 applies to the majority of the rest of the country. In these regions, people are recommended to avoid forests and they should strictly adhere to the main paths. The warnings are urgent, because at levels 4 and 5 the risk of a forest fire is exorbitant, especially in the current weather conditions. The authorities warn not to use an open fire in the forest, regardless of the risk of forest fire.

weather forecasts and past incidents

And what about the weather? A tightening of the Situation in the northern parts of the Bautzen and Görlitz districts as well as locally in the district of Leipzig will be expected next Wednesday. But there are also bright spots: the German Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms beforehand, some of which could be vigorous. This could relax the tense situation from Thursday, after forest fires in Wiedemar and Dresden Heide broke out on Tuesday, which were fortunately brought under control.

But the causes of the hazard are dramatic. n-tv.de explains that the combination of low temperatures and wind is the upper floor layers dry out, which further increases the risk of forest fires. In the rest of the Free State, the danger is classified as a means of high. So the wet views come just in time.

legal aspects and behavior in the forest

In times like this, clear communication of the rules is essential. According to the Forest Act for the Free State of Saxony The handling of open fire in the forest is prohibited all year round. This includes smoking, grilling and igniting campfires. If you violate this, you have to expect fines. Exceptions are only approved by the responsible forest authorities.

In addition, driving forest paths with motor vehicles is prohibited all year round. The legal framework is there to protect us and it is important to respect them. In the event of a fire, it is worth informing the fire brigade under number 112 in order to provide help as soon as possible.

We hope that the situation will soon relax and nature will regain its full splendor. Until then, it remains important to behave responsibly and take the warnings seriously. The forests are a valuable asset that needs to be protected.