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Forest fires are spreading: Bohemian Switzerland and Saxon Switzerland affected!
Current reports about forest fires in Saxon Switzerland and Bohemian Switzerland: emergency services are fighting against fire danger and evacuations.
Forest fires are spreading: Bohemian Switzerland and Saxon Switzerland affected!
What's going on in the beautiful region around Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland? The topic of forest fires is particularly present these days. On Monday evening there was a worrying forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland that was visible from afar. The column of smoke was clearly visible from Hinterhermsdorf and quickly caused concern. But the Czech firefighters and national park employees were quickly on the scene and were able to quickly extinguish the fire Sächsische.de reported.
This Tuesday, the authorities came forward with further information: An ongoing forest fire in the Czech Republic's Bohemian Switzerland National Park has been active for over a week, but the situation appears to be easing. The general director of the Czech Fire Department, Vladimir Vlcek, explained in Hrensko that the fire area had been reduced from the original 1,000 hectares to 600 hectares. Over 1,000 firefighters and almost 350 vehicles are deployed in the difficult-to-access sections of the terrain, supported by six helicopters and five firefighting planes from the Czech Republic. Additional helicopters are also on site from Germany to help extinguish the fire from the air. This reports ORF.at.
The impact on the region
There is great concern that the ongoing fires could cause significant damage to the region's tourism industry. Normally around 400,000 people enjoy boat trips on the Kamnitz through the Edmundsklamm every year, but the fires are said to have lost a large part of the summer season. Almost 100 residents of the Vysoka Lipa community have now been able to return to their homes, while other evacuated locations remain closed.
The risk of forest fires remains on Wednesday due to the high temperatures. Accordingly, the national park and forest administrations in Saxon Switzerland call on all visitors to observe the strict fire and smoking bans. Loud ble.de The forest is not only a recreational area for the region, but also of vital importance for protection and use. Behind these forest protection measures is the need to minimize the number and size of forest fires in the future.
Forest fires have also increased in recent weeks, so attention to prevention should be increased. The Federal Administration's data on forest fire statistics show that many measures have been taken to improve forest protection over the years. The forest not only has a recreational function, but also plays a crucial role in nature and climate protection.
Overall, it is advisable to remain vigilant and protect the untouched nature to avoid future forest fires and preserve the beauty of this unique region.