Forest fire in Sardinia: flights from Germany diverted to Cagliari!

Forest fire in Sardinia: flights from Germany diverted to Cagliari!

A scenario that many holidaymakers would prefer to avoid: a forest fire in Sardinia is causing significant problems in air traffic. Loud Mercury Three flights from Germany had to be diverted due to the fire near Olbia. Neither holidaymakers nor the aviation industry understand that unpredictable weather conditions and high temperatures can lead to such incidents, especially since the airspace over Olbia has been temporarily closed.

Two flights from Munich and one from Berlin were diverted to Cagliari in the south of the island, while Costa Smeralda airport remained open, although no landings were possible until the evening. However, departures from Sardinia remained unaffected by the incident BR reported.

Chaotic situation and large-scale deployment of emergency services

The situation around Olbia is tense. The forest fire has developed near the Sassari-Olbia highway. Huge fire-fighting teams, consisting of fire departments, forestry corps and volunteers, are in constant use. They are supported by several firefighting helicopters to get the flames under control. Such fires are not uncommon in Sardinia - high temperatures and persistent drought provide the ideal breeding ground for such an accident.

But this incident is not an isolated case. As recent reports show, the whole of southern Europe is affected by a heat wave that has many regions on alert. The climate crisis has increased the likelihood and extent of wildfires in countries such as Italy, Spain and Greece. In 2023, numerous people and animals were harmed by forest fires in the affected regions, and numerous areas were completely devastated, which makes the need for a quick response even more urgent, confirmed ZDF.

Preparations and measures for protection

In order to better deal with future disasters, the Italian authorities are preparing intensively. This includes annual public awareness campaigns as well as investments in modern firefighting equipment and the use of drones to monitor areas at risk. However, regional implementation of these prevention measures varies, which may influence effectiveness.

Overall, every traveler planning a flight to Sardinia should inform themselves in good time about any changes and restrictions in air traffic. What is certain is that despite its dream beaches and picturesque landscapes, the island is not without its challenges, especially in times of extreme weather conditions.