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Heat wave in Thuringia: Highest risk of forest fires looming!
Sonneberg warned of an extremely high risk of forest fires on June 30, 2025. Focus on prevention measures and current risks.
Heat wave in Thuringia: Highest risk of forest fires looming!
The current weather situation in Thuringia is causing great concern among the authorities. A heat wave is expected this week in particular, coupled with increasing drought, which will drastically increase the risk of forest fires. Loud Antenn Thuringia The state forestry company Thuringia Forst states that some regions of the Free State could reach the highest forest fire danger level of 5. The most affected areas are the southern Thuringia area, central Thuringia and the eastern Thuringia area, where there are particularly many pine forests.
The forecast from the German Weather Service is alarming: the highest possible risk of forest fires is expected for Wednesday in the areas of the forestry offices of Sonneberg, Heldburg and Kaltennordheim. In the northern and southern parts of Thuringia, a high danger level of 4 is also registered; A medium danger level (level 3) is reflected in the ridges of the Thuringian Forest and in the east.
Prevention measures and warnings
The responsible authorities warn of possible entry bans in heavily frequented areas in order to minimize the risk of forest fires. Forest fire prevention is particularly important: there is a strict ban on smoking in the forest, and wild barbecue parties and open fires should be strictly avoided. In addition, forest paths and driveways should be kept clear to enable rapid intervention in the event of a fire risk. If you see columns of smoke in the forest, call 112 immediately.
- Waldbrandgefahrenstufen im Überblick:
- Stufe 1: Sehr geringe Gefahr. Keine Einschränkungen für Waldbesucher.
- Stufe 2: Geringe Gefahr. Keine Einschränkungen für Waldbesucher.
- Stufe 3: Mittlere Gefahr. Informationsmaßnahmen durch ThüringenForst werden intensiviert.
- Stufe 4: Hohe Gefahr. Grillplätze können durch das Forstamt gesperrt werden.
- Stufe 5: Sehr hohe Gefahr. Flächige Waldsperrungen möglich, insbesondere bei sehr heißem Wetter.
The numbers of previous forest fires in Thuringia are also worrying: in 2023, 24 cases were already registered on an area of two hectares, while in 2024 34 fires were recorded on 35 hectares. This increase is a clear sign that the dangers of wildfires must be taken seriously.
Climate change and its effects
The increased risk of forest fires is also a product of climate change, which is causing concern worldwide. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts frightening scenarios of warming of up to 5.4°C by 2100 unless action is taken. Such climatic changes are leading to increasingly frequent extreme weather events – such as heat waves, storms and heavy rain – which continue to increase the risk of wildfires. The trend shows an increase in the occurrence of consecutive summer days and tropical nights, further increasing the risk of forest fires. Loud Forest knowledge These are the challenges that the forestry industry currently has to face.
It is now up to us to treat the forests carefully and help prevent fires. The forest is not only a habitat for numerous animal species, but also an important part of our nature that we must protect.