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Due to the severe drought, the Graubunden authorities have totally banned firewood in the forests and near the forest for almost the entire canton. The danger of fire could further increase in the coming days
The ban on fire in the forest and near the forest applies in the Rhine Valley of Chur, Prättigau, Schanfigg, in the Heinzenberg / Domleschg region, in central Burgenland, in Schams-Albula, Rheinwald and in Surselva as announced on Wednesday the Office of Forests and Natural Hazards
Due to drought, a ban on fires in Open air is already in force since 9 July 2018 in the southern valleys of Grison and in the canton of Ticino. The Lower Engadine, the Upper Engadine, the Münstertal, Samnaun and the Davos / Klosters region are not affected by the ban.
The ban on fire means that it is forbidden to light fires in the forest and near the forest and to throw out smokers and lighters. In addition, barbecue areas can not be used
The danger continues to increase
According to the authorities, temperatures should be very hot for the next few days. As a result, the danger of wildfires and forest fires in Graubünden continues to increase.
A relaxation of the situation is expected only after several days of rain. Small rains can not permanently defuse the situation. As for the 1st of August, the instructions of the municipal authorities and firefighters were to be respected, it was said.
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