Danger of forest fire in Wendelstein: Flames spread quickly!

Danger of forest fire in Wendelstein: Flames spread quickly!

This afternoon, more precisely at 3:07 p.m., a forest fire near Wendelstein was reported in the Roth district, south of Nuremberg. The fire spreads quickly and dynamically over an area of ​​up to 1,000 square meters. The emergency services include the Wendelstein fire departments and surrounding communities who are involved in fighting the fire. Several police helicopters capable of transporting water were also requested to contain the fire.

How Market mirror Reportedly, there have been no injuries so far and there have been no disruptions to traffic due to the smoke. However, the smoke is moving towards Markt Feucht, which could still cause some concern for residents in the region.

High risk of forest fires in Bavaria

The German Weather Service has declared a high risk of forest fires for many regions in Bavaria, including Wendelstein. This increased risk is not just a local problem, but is also evident in other parts of Bavaria, where the dry weather, which is also due to climate change, is leading to increased forest fire risks.

In the past, Bavaria has had relatively low numbers of forest fires, especially in 2021 when the weather was favorable. But the current situation is a reminder that external influences, such as rising temperatures and increasing drought, must keep us on guard. The Bavarian State Institute for Forestry and Forestry highlights that the risk of forest fires could increase in future scenarios, depending on longer dry spells and warmer summers.

So far, the frequency of forest fires in Bavaria has been relatively low. Nevertheless, the topic is becoming increasingly important as forest fire risks have changed in recent decades. Statistically speaking, there were an average of 77 forest fires per year between 1991 and 2020, with Bavaria often being affected by very specific risks.

Overall picture of the forest fire risk