Sixty-eight forest fires have occurred in the state, with Woidke advising caution.

Safeguarding the natural world - Sixty-eight forest fires have occurred in the state, with Woidke advising caution.

In Brandenburg, a total of 68 forest fires have been reported this forest fire season, which started in early March. These fires have affected approximately 11 hectares of forest land, says the State Chancellery in Potsdam.

Back in 2021, the forest fire season was relatively calmer with 245 forest fires and 763 hectares of forest land burned. The situation worsened in 2022, with 523 forest fires raging across the state, affecting 1,426 hectares.

At the moment, the forest fire risk in Brandenburg is either very low or low, as per the German Weather Service's forecast for the coming days. However, in spite of this, Brandenburg's Minister-President, Dietmar Woidke (SPD), is urging people to remain cautious as we approach the summer months. He noted, "Each fire can destroy habitats and potentially put people, plants, and animals in harm's way." Woidke further added that about 90% of all forest fires in the region are caused by humans and could have been avoided. He plans to meet with fire stations in Prignitz and Uckermark this week.

Brandenburg is known for its high forest fire risk, due to its lack of rainfall, abundant coniferous forests, and sandy soils. The Environment Ministry has implemented a law banning fires or smoking within a 50-meter radius of the forest edge or within the forest itself throughout the entire year. The risk of forest fires is determined by factors like air temperature, humidity, wind speed, precipitation levels, and solar radiation.

Here is the latest forest fire danger forecast for Brandenburg: Forecast Forest fire danger in Brandenburg

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1. Despite the German Weather Service indicating a low to very low forest fire risk in Brandenburg, the state's Minister-President, Dietmar Woidke, advises caution due to the forest fire season's approaching summer months.
2. Brandenburg, known for its high forest fire risk, has experienced 68 forest fires this season, affecting around 11 hectares of forest area.
3. The Danger of forest fires is a significant concern, especially in Brandenburg, with its lack of rainfall, abundant coniferous forests, and sandy soils.
4. The Environmental protection efforts in Brandenburg include a law that prohibits fires or smoking within 50 meters of the forest edge or within the forest itself throughout the year, aiming to prevent human-caused forest fires.
5. Last year, the forest fire season was less severe in Brandenburg, with only 245 forest fires and 763 hectares of forest land burned, compared to 523 forest fires and 1,426 hectares in 2022.
6. The Brandenburg Forest Fire Service and other emergency services are always prepared to tackle forest fires, working diligently to prevent and manage any potential fires during the forest fire season.

Source: www.stern.de