Air observation in Middle Franconia: Take the risk of forest fire seriously!
Air observation in Middle Franconia: Take the risk of forest fire seriously!
The risk of forest fire has increased significantly in the past few days, and the weather remains a challenge for nature and the safety of forest visitors. The government of Middle Franconia has made the order to carry out air observation to combat forest fire. This measure is confirmed by Fränkische Tag and is between Thursday, June 19, June 2025, take place.
Due to the upcoming heat period, high temperatures and no significant precipitation are expected in the next few days. Therefore, the German Weather Service (DWD) has reported an increasing risk of forest fire: Large -scale level 4 (high risk of forest fire) is reached, while in parts of Franconia even level 5 (very high risk of forest fire) is available, the highest level of the danger index. This information was also found on Security in the forest and air observation
In the afternoon hours, when the forest fire risk is greatest, the air observation flights are carried out. Voluntary pilots of the air rescue relay in Middle Franconia fly over the particularly endangered areas, including light pine stocks and heavily visited forests in metropolitan areas. On board there are trained air observers from the fire brigade and forest authorities who are looking for fire threats and alert the fire brigade by radio. It is also counted with a large influx of excursions into the forests and corridors during the arrangement period. It is particularly important here that all forest visitors observe preventive measures. This includes the ban on smoking in the forests, which is valid until October 31. Grilling in the forest is also strictly prohibited, as is the throwing away of burning cigarettes from cars. Another important point that the authorities emphasize is the security of parking. Vehicles should not be parked on dry grass to minimize the risk of fires due to hot vehicle catalysts. In addition, it is advisable not to park cars, motorcycles and agricultural commercial vehicles on meadows and forest paths. The security situation remains tense. Citizens are called to choose the 112 if they discover a fire. The avoidance of garbage in the forest is also important because it can act as a source of fire. The risks are now very popular, and it is at every single to take care of the forest and its surroundings with a good hand. appeal to the citizens
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