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Forest fire danger in Frankfurt: Highest alert level on Sunday!
Frankfurt am Main warns of an extreme risk of forest fires on June 21, 2025. Highest alert level, caution required around open fires.
Forest fire danger in Frankfurt: Highest alert level on Sunday!
If anyone wants to get some fresh air on this sunny day, they should be prepared for the fact that the risk of forest fires in Cologne and the surrounding area has increased significantly. According to recent reports from T Online The weather situation leads to extremely high risks of forest fires, which can even reach the highest warning level 5 in Frankfurt am Main. The situation is not much better in other parts of Germany either.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has declared the highest danger level for Sunday and is therefore calling for particular caution. The forest fire danger level in Frankfurt is currently below 4, which is still considered a high risk. The Wildfire Danger Index (WBI) scales risks from very low (level 1) to very high (level 5) and takes into account various weather factors such as air temperature, wind speed, humidity and precipitation the DWD explained.
Call for caution
In order to minimize the risk of new forest fires, the Hessian Ministry of Agriculture has urged people to be particularly careful. Open fires and smoking are strictly prohibited. Grilling may only take place in designated areas. These are clear measures that every citizen should take to heart to avoid dangerous fires.
Vehicle owners should also be careful: parking on dry grassland can easily lead to a fire if the vehicle's hot catalytic converter comes into contact with the dry vegetation. This must be avoided urgently.
A look at the risk of forest fires in German federal states
The WBI shows a uniform representation of the forest fire risk in Germany, which is important for all federal states. In North Rhine-Westphalia the values also reach level 4. Here is an overview of the current danger levels in selected federal states:
| Federal State | Danger level (June 21-25) |
|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | 4, 4, 3, 3, 4 |
| Bavaria | 4, 5, 4, 4, 4 |
| Berlin | 4, 5, 4, 2, 3 |
| Brandenburg | 4, 5, 4, 2, 2 |
| Hesse | 3, 4, 2, 3, 3 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 3, 4, 2, 2, 3 |
The data shows that the risk of forest fires will remain high in many regions of Germany beyond today. The WBI is updated daily to provide the most accurate and current information. Customers can view the forecasts for the next few days directly on the DWD website.
It remains to be hoped that all citizens will take the necessary precautionary measures seriously to ensure a safe and relaxing weekend in nature. If you see smoke or fire, do not hesitate to call 112.