The risk of forest fire increases: ban on entering and high fines threaten!

The risk of forest fire increases: ban on entering and high fines threaten!

On Monday afternoon, a forest fire was reported again in northern Saxony, and it turns out that the situation in the forests is becoming increasingly critical. Fortunately, for the time being, for the time being, it only burned in a forest north of Wiedemar, very close to the border with Saxony-Anhalt. The fire brigade was quickly on hand and was able to extinguish the fire quickly before it could spread further. However, the current events also make a highlight of the increasing risk of forest fire in the region. As Radio Leipzig reacted immediately and published a new official warning.

From Wednesday from Wednesday, there are now a lot of bans for forests in large parts of the North Saxony district, since the highest forest fire theater level 5 is predicted for the Dübener Heide, the Dahlener Heide and Wermsdorf. At this level, entering the forests is expressly prohibited. If you do not stick to this ban, you have to expect fines of up to 2,500 euros. Under no circumstances should this be taken lightly.

Risk of forest fire seriously

The risk of forest fire is not just a local affair, but affects all of us. The year -round prohibition of dealing with open fire in the forest applies regardless of the forest fire hazard level and is anchored in the forest law for the Free State of Saxony. This regulation forces all forest visitors to adhere to the regulations. Smoking, grilling, igniting campfires and commissioning sky lanterns are strictly prohibited. A violation, as in Waldportal Sachsen , is read as an administrative offense.

If you still want to let a sky lantern rise, you have to be aware of the consequences: for unauthorized starts, punishments of up to 1,000 euros are threatened. That is why it is important to be particularly mindful and observe the warnings of the authorities. In order to protect the forests and avoid accidents, it is also important not to block access routes to the forest areas with vehicles. These paths are essential for the rescue workers in an emergency.

legal background

The legal provisions are clear: § 15 of the Saxon Forest Act regulates how to deal with fire in the forest and prohibits smoking and open fire. This is intended to help you get the valuable forest areas in your economic and environmental function. In addition, controls by the municipalities are also carried out under the corresponding requirements. In the event of a fire, there is only one correct act of action: inform the fire brigade under number 112 immediately.

to raise awareness of forest fire protection and comply with the regulations is a common responsibility. This is the only way we can preserve the forests of Saxony, which offer many retreats for animals and serve as recreational areas, for future generations.