Persistent heat increases forest fire danger

Due to still high temperatures, low rainfall and the resulting drought in the forest and fields, the risk of forest fires in Austria is now higher. The province of Tyrol is already calling for special attention. The Landesforstdienst urges the population to refrain from any fire in the forest. Special care should be taken when the fire is open and when you are having a barbecue near the forest. Under no circumstances should burning objects such as matches or cigarettes be thrown carelessly into the forest. Anyone discovering a forest fire must immediately inform the fire department and wait for the arrival of rescue at a safe distance from the fire, in order to instruct them as needed.

In Salzburg, the danger of fire increases because of the summer heatwave. Especially, to the east and south of the state capital, on a small scale in the north of Flachgau and in central Lungau, there is currently an increased risk prediction. Once again, experts advise caution. "The danger of forest fires will generally increase and especially in areas that are already more endangered." Josef Egger, Regional Forestry Directorate, stressed the need for increased and urgent awareness. "Due to the persistent drought and weeks without rain, the danger of forest, hedge and grbadland fires increased in Vorarlberg. Residents and guests must respect important bans and safety rules, "says agricultural adviser Christian Gantner. "Despite the extraordinary drought, Vorarlberg has so far been spared by large forest, grbadland and hedgerow fires, and for this to be the case, the relevant bans and rules of conduct must be strictly observed." "For example, he calls the following rules: careful handling of the open fire, no thrown butts, no fire in the forest, on the edge of the forest and in the dry meadows, no coaling. in the vicinity of dry hedges and no highly flammable underground parking Any bottle, sheet or glbad box thrown with chemical waste could cause fire, therefore the provincial council. AIZ

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