High risk of forest fires in northern Brandenburg

Weather - High risk of forest fires in northern Brandenburg

In the northern part of Brandenburg, there is high risk of forest fires. Weather forecasts for the coming days indicate rain, which will ease the situation, as data from the German Weather Service suggests.

Currently, in the districts of Prignitz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Oberhavel, Uckermark and Havelland, there is a fire danger level of 4 out of 5, indicating high forest fire risk, according to an overview from the Brandenburg Environment Ministry. The rest of the state is assessed to have a medium fire danger level by experts. Data from the weather service predicts a decreasing risk: By Friday, only very low forest fire risk is expected in almost the entire Brandenburg.

Brandenburg, with little rain, extensive conifer forests, and light sandy soils, is the federal state with the highest forest fire risk. In total, 84 forest fires have been recorded in the entire year 2024, with approximately 13 hectares of damage. The authorities recorded 166 fires by the end of June in the previous year, with around 735 hectares of destroyed area.

Forest Fire Risk Map DWD

1. The northern part of Brandenburg, including districts like Prignitz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Oberhavel, Uckermark, and Havelland, currently faces a high risk of forest fires, with a level of 4 out of 5, according to the Brandenburg Environment Ministry.
2. The extensive conifer forests and light sandy soils in Brandenburg make it the federal state with the highest forest fire risk in Germany.
3. As of the year 2024, 84 forest fires have been recorded in Brandenburg, causing approximately 13 hectares of damage.
4. The DWD (German Weather Service) forecasts rain for the coming days, which will help reduce the risk of forest fires in Brandenburg.
5. The current weather conditions predict a decreasing risk of forest fires in Brandenburg by Friday, with almost the entire state expected to have only very low forest fire risk.
6. The high forest fire risk in Brandenburg not only poses a danger to the environment but also affects agriculture and tourism, disrupting possibilities for relaxation and enjoyment of nature.
7. A quick glance at the Forest Fire Risk Map DWD reveals the critical areas prone to forest fires in Brandenburg, especially in the central and northern regions like Potsdam and Upper Havel.
8. To mitigate the impact of forest fires and preserve Brandenburg's beautiful forests, it is crucial to follow safety measures, including proper disposal of cigarettes, carefully handling campfires, and avoiding activities that could cause sparks in dry, combustible environments.

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