Forest Fire Alert Level Lowered to 2
The wildfire risk in Hesse's forests has eased somewhat. In particular, rainfall combined with a drop in temperature has led to a decrease in the immediate risk of wildfires. As a result, the wildfire alert level is being lowered to 2.
Forest fire warning level 2 is in effect for the coming week. There is no ban on barbecuing, and no public areas are closed. In general, the ban on smoking in the forest applies in Wiesbaden year-round, regardless of the warning level.
Both the Wildfire Danger Index (WBI) and the Grassland Fire Index (GFI) describe the meteorological potential for wildfire risk and the fire risk to open areas, such as meadows. The fire danger is categorized into five levels: from 1 = very low danger to 5 = very high danger. The WBI and the GFI are used by state authorities responsible for forest fire prevention to assess the risk of forest fires and issue warnings. Warning levels 1 and 2 do not require any measures. At higher warning levels, different measures are taken or mandated: at Level 3, forest barbecue areas are closed; at Level 4, there is a general ban on barbecuing at public barbecue areas; and at Level 5, in addition to the barbecue ban, strict requirements apply to event organizers.
Those interested can find more information on the current situation online at www.wiesbaden.de/waldbrandgefahr (opens in a new tab).
This press release is issued by the Press Office of the State Capital of Wiesbaden, Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, pressereferatwiesbadende Citizens with questions can contact the responsible department or office.