High temperatures and drought increase the risk - prudent behavior required
Groß-Gerau -The persistent drought and heat is currently increasing the risk of forest fire in Hesse-also in the area of the district town of Groß-Gerau. According to the Hessian Ministry of Forestry, around 90 percent of all forest fires are due to human misconduct. 65 forest fires have been registered since the beginning of the year .
The forest fire hazard index (WBI) of the German Weather Service (DWD) currently shows high to very high risk levels . The vegetation has dried out particularly the weather conditions of the past few months with low rainfall in spring, changeable May and a heat wave in June.
City appeals to prudent behavior
The city administration of Groß-Gerau calls up citizens and guests of the city to be particularly careful in and around forests . In the forest there is a general ban on open fire and grilling . Smoking in the forest is also . Even supposedly small carelessness such as throwing away a cigarette from the car window can have serious consequences.
Further information:
- vehicles on grass areas - hot vehicle parts can trigger fires.
- Glass bottles or residues act such as burning glasses -they must not be left behind in nature.
- Keep the escape routes freely : false parked vehicles on forest paths can hinder the use of emergency services.
What to do in an emergency
In the event of fires or smoke developments, emergency number 112 be selected immediately The indication of the nearest rescue point (number on green signs) can help the emergency services to get to the site faster. Smaller fire can - if possible - also be deleted independently.
The city of Groß-Gerau calls for help:
"Protect our forests-through mindful behavior and mutual consideration. Everyone can help avoid fires."
More information
The forest fire threat index of the German Weather Service is available online at:
👉 www.dwd.de/waldbrand
(Gross-Gerau district-Red/PSKGG)
