Fire risk in Hesse: Dry weather demands increased caution!

Fire risk in Hesse: Dry weather demands increased caution!

The Hessian Ministry of Forest urban warns of an increasing risk of forest fires in Hesse. The reason for this is the persistently dry weather and the temperatures increased in the past few weeks. Current data from the German Weather Service show that a medium to high risk of forest fire can be expected, especially in South Hesse. This situation is exacerbated by dried -ups, leaves and grass from the previous year, which serve as high -inflammatory material.

In addition, the forests of storm and bark beetle damage loads the forests. It is particularly problematic that February was very dry and that only minor precipitation was registered in the first half of March. This has led to a significant increase in the risk of forest fire.

Current forest fire events

In the past few days there have been several forest fires in Hesse. On March 9th, a fire sparked in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, which devastated around 15,000 square meters of forest floor. On March 18, around 700 square meters of forest floor and vegetation were affected in Hanau and Jossgrund. These incidents underline the urgency of the warnings of the Ministry of Forestry.

The Ministry of Forest calls for forest visitors for increased caution, especially when using the recourse in the forest. Fire may only be sparked at the grilling points shown for this purpose. Funken flight and improper extinguishing should be avoided. Smoking in the forest is also strictly forbidden: cigarette butts that are thrown out of vehicles can become a fire risk.

precautionary measures for forest visitors

• Please keep access routes free and park only in the designated areas.
• If a forest fire is discovered, the fire brigade must be informed immediately (emergency call 112).

In order to protect the forests in Hesse, the citizens are asked to observe all security precautions and to deal responsibly with the natural heritage. Early recognition and action can be crucial to prevent large forest damage and protect endangered areas. Darmstadt News also reports that the fire risk is particularly due to the green green in the forests, which increases the inflammation of the vegetation. The appeal to all forest visitors is clear: be vigilant and ensures the preservation of our forests.