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Heat wave threatens: forest fire danger in Heilbronn at level 4!
Increasing risk of forest fires in the Hohenlohe district: Tips for avoiding fires and current weather warnings.
Heat wave threatens: forest fire danger in Heilbronn at level 4!
The high temperatures and persistent drought are causing an increase in the risk of forest fires in the Heilbronn and Hohenlohe regions. According to [stimme.de]. This warning from the German Weather Service (DWD) is expected to apply until Sunday.
The situation is particularly dramatic in Eppingen-Elsenz, where the danger rises from level two (low danger) to level three (medium danger) on Saturday. In Obersulm-Willsbach the danger level will even be increased from three to four on Sunday. This situation requires quick action by the fire department and responsible behavior from citizens.
Rules of conduct to avoid forest fires
In order to avoid forest fires, the Heilbronn fire department issues important rules of conduct. This means that fires in the forest may only be lit in designated places. Due to the weather, barbecue areas must be checked regularly to ensure they are approved. From level five onwards, barbecue areas are closed in order to contain the rapidly increasing danger situation.
Another important point is that fire must always be kept in view and should be completely extinguished before leaving the place. Smoking in the forest is prohibited from March 1st to October 31st, and cigarette butts must not be thrown out of the car under any circumstances in order to avoid flying sparks and the associated fire hazards.
Forest fire danger index of the surrounding regions
The current forest fire danger index shows warning values for various stations in Baden-Württemberg that give cause for concern. For example, the index for Öhringen has shown values such as 3, 4, 4 and 3 in the last few days, which underlines the increasing danger level. In Eppingen-Elsenz the values were most recently 2, 3, 3 and 1.
The explanation of the forest fire danger index is as follows:
| Steps | Danger |
|---|---|
| 1 | very low risk |
| 2 | low danger |
| 3 | medium danger |
| 4 | high danger |
| 5 | very high risk |
Given the high temperatures and low rainfall, the situation remains tense. Responsible outdoor fire management is now of paramount importance to avoid forest fires and their devastating consequences. Further information on the risk of forest fires is also available at wetterfähren.de.