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Danger of forest fires in Bavaria: Four important regions on alert!
Forest fire risk in Bavaria increases at the weekend; However, Garmisch-Partenkirchen remains safe. Current news and forecasts.
Danger of forest fires in Bavaria: Four important regions on alert!
On July 4, 2025, the risk of forest fires in Bavaria will increase noticeably. How ingolstadt-today.de reports, the German Weather Service (DWD) is predicting a high level four forest fire risk for the coming weekend. Northern Upper Bavaria, three Franconian administrative districts and parts of the Upper Palatinate are particularly affected, including cities such as Ingolstadt, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Bayreuth and Weiden.
Despite recent rains and thunderstorms, the threat of wildfires remains. The helicopter observation flights are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in order to identify and monitor dangers at an early stage. In other parts of Bavaria, such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Kiefersfelden, the risk of forest fires is estimated to be very low.
Forest fire danger index in detail
The forest fire danger index shows the meteorological risk from forest fires in five levels: from very low danger (1) to very high danger (5). For many regions in Bavaria, level four is now on the forest fire risk list. This means that local authorities are alerted and appropriate action should be taken. The DWD is an important source of information when it comes to assessing the dangers, as their indices are the basis for the warnings from the state authorities dwd.de explained.
The increase in forest fires in the last few days, which were quickly brought under control, shows how serious the situation actually is. Nevertheless, the high risk of forest fires remains in many parts of Bavaria on Sunday, and relief is not expected until Monday.
To further distinguish the danger areas, the forest fire danger index reports alarmingly high values for various Bavarian locations, including cities such as Hof and Nuremberg. The following applies: the higher the index, the greater the risk. An overview of the forest fire danger values of various stations in Bavaria could be very helpful for residents, especially when they are outdoors or active in forests.
Forecasts are updated daily around 5:00 UTC, ensuring maintenance of forest safety. The local forestry authorities are also available to provide information about the current threat situation and to take appropriate preventive measures.
Conclusion: Pay attention to the warnings from the authorities in the coming days and do not hesitate to exercise extra caution in fenced forest areas. After all, safety is key, especially as temperatures rise and the risk of wildfires increases.