Highest risk of forest fire: air observations started over Upper Bavaria!

Highest risk of forest fire: air observations started over Upper Bavaria!

In the Upper Bavaria region, there is currently a highest risk of forest fire. The government therefore arranged precautions and arranged air observation flights to recognize and combat possible fire at an early stage. These flights are planned up to and including Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a narrow strip in the southern Upper Bavaria between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berchtesgadener Land. The decision on air observation was made in coordination with the Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry in Ingolstadt-Pfaffenhofen. [Merkur] (https://www.merkur.de/lokales/wolfratshausen/dasgelbeblatt/hoechste-waldbrandfahr-koenigs-koenigsdorfer-piloten-starten-zt--In-In government district-93811310.html) reports that flights from different support points, including Eichstätt, Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Oberpfaffenhofen, Königsdorf and Mühldorf am Inn.

The forest fire hazard index of the German Weather Service currently reaches the highest level 5, which points to very high risks. Finds of fires in the endangered forests, which are particularly at risk of light sandy locations, sunny forest lights and forest edges, are repeated. Because of the ongoing heat and drought, everyone involved in forest work, as well as the population, must pay attention to specific rules of conduct.

appeal to the population

The government urgently appeals to the citizens, in the forest or in a radius of less than 100 meters on the following points:

• not to light or operate a fire or open light.
• no open fireplace.
• no floor ceilings to burn and cut off plant remains.
• no burning or glimmering things.
• not to smoke.

These regulations apply not only to the general public, but also to forest owners and hunters.

effective air observation

Air observation represents a preventive measure to combat forest fire. Voluntary pilots of the Flight readiness of Upper Bavaria, which are part of the air rescue relay in Bavaria, carry out these missions. Such observation flights can be arranged at high risk and are also active on weekends and public holidays. The aim of these measures is to recognize fires early, to locate it carefully and to alert the fire brigade immediately. Information from the air also supports the journey and extinguishing rates of the fire brigade. Weather Hand and stmi emphasize that the operating costs from the disaster protection fund are covered.

The coming days will be crucial for the prevention of forest fires. It is now up to all of us to take responsibility and to protect the forest through prudent behavior. Together we ensure that the risk of forest fires in the Upper Bavaria region remains.