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High risk of forest fires: aerial observations in Middle Franconia from Thursday
Aerial observations of the risk of forest fires in Erlangen-Höchstadt: District government orders preventive flights from June 19th to 22nd.
High risk of forest fires: aerial observations in Middle Franconia from Thursday
The district government of Middle Franconia has ordered aerial observation to prevent forest fires. From Thursday, June 19th to Sunday, June 22nd, flights will take place in the region to manage the wildfire risk. This step was necessary because... German Weather Service High temperatures and no significant rain are forecast.
A high risk of forest fires is recorded in large parts of the administrative district, especially in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district. This situation poses a serious challenge, especially with the upcoming weather that could attract numerous excursionists into the forests and fields.
Aerial surveillance
The flights are carried out in the afternoon hours when the risk of forest fires is particularly high. These missions are organized by volunteer pilots from the Middle Franconian Air Rescue Squadron, who have a good knack for such dangerous situations. Forest visitors are also asked to report any fires immediately by calling the emergency number 112. This message is crucial in order to be able to react as quickly as possible and prevent anything worse from happening.
The current forest fire danger is represented using the forest fire danger index (WBI). This classification is carried out in five danger levels, with a level of 1 denoting a very low risk and 5 denoting a very high risk. The detailed information provides the state authorities with a valuable basis for issuing warnings and keeping an eye on the situation. The WBI is updated daily and shows the meteorological potential for wildfire risk, such as Weather hazards reported.
Five levels of forest fire danger
To better understand the dangers of forest fires, here is an overview of the danger levels:
| Danger level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | very low risk |
| 2 | low danger |
| 3 | medium danger |
| 4 | high danger |
| 5 | very high risk |
In order to be well prepared in other places, additional information about local forest fire risks can be found on the state forest authorities' websites. The combination of hot weather and low rainfall could pose a serious challenge, which is why all citizens are urged to remain vigilant and act immediately if suspected.