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Danger of forest fires in Erlangen: Warning level five expected from Sunday!
There is a high risk of forest fires in Erlangen from Sunday. Current temperatures and bans should be observed.
Danger of forest fires in Erlangen: Warning level five expected from Sunday!
The temperatures are rising, and with them the risk of forest fires in the Erlangen-Höchstadt region is increasing. A warning level of five, i.e. a very high fire risk, is expected next weekend. The alert level is currently at four, which is due to the ongoing drought and the hot days ahead. The local weather forecast predicts up to 30 degrees on Saturday, June 21st and even up to 34 degrees on Sunday, June 22nd. The situation is reminiscent of the tragic forest fire in the Tennenloher Forest, which led to the declaration of a disaster in May of this year. At that time, the fire brigades fought for several weeks against the flames, which affected an area of around 35,000 square meters. Loud NN There were challenges from munitions contamination as the area was once used for military purposes.
“Smoking, open fires or even grilling in the forest are strictly prohibited,” warns the Baiersdorf fire department urgently. This is especially true in times like these, when the risk of a forest fire is above average. Throwing cigarette butts and glass bottles is also not permitted in order to avoid creating an additional fire risk. It is advisable to only park vehicles in gravel areas to avoid fires caused by hot catalytic converters. Anyone who uses the forest for excursions should be extremely vigilant and in the event of a fire call the emergency number 112 immediately. It is particularly important to activate location services on smartphones so that emergency services can be there quickly.
The fires of the past
Loud Baysf The fire in the Tennenloher Forest was a direct result of the drought and hot temperatures in the previous months. Fighting these blazes was primarily aerial, as the difficult conditions on site posed additional challenges. The forestry manager, Johannes Wurm, praised the quick reaction of all those involved. Investigations into ammunition contamination have been carried out since September 2024 to ensure that any risk from previous military activities can be ruled out.
Forest fires in Germany are a serious issue. A total of 1,059 fires were recorded in 2023, a decrease compared to 2022, but the affected area of 1,240 hectares exceeds the long-term average. How Federal Environment Agency reported that human actions and negligence are the main causes of these fires. In most cases, the cause is careless behavior by forest visitors. It turns out that the forest fire season has lengthened significantly in recent years and that younger coniferous forests are particularly at risk. In order to counteract drought damage and the threat of fires, it is recommended to switch to mixed forests with a higher proportion of hardwood.
The current situation calls for responsibility. Forest visitors are called upon to be aware of the dangers and to observe appropriate rules of conduct. Only through joint action can the Erlangen-Höchstadt region be protected from the dramatic consequences of forest fires.