Fire alarm in the Taunus: Three forest fires threaten the region!
Today Mark Weidenfeller provides information about important news from Hesse, including weather warnings, accidents and forest fires.

Fire alarm in the Taunus: Three forest fires threaten the region!
A new morning begins in Hesse, and the Hessians are welcomed by Mark Weidenfeller. In a relaxed atmosphere he announces the morning ticker, which will accompany us through the important news of the day. Mark and his colleague Caroline take turns in the moderator's chair and invite listeners to contact us via email at any time - without a ticket or competition. Simply stay informed, that's the motto!
But what’s exciting to report today? The weather forecast shows temperatures up to 37 degrees today and tomorrow, followed by a slight drop to 36 degrees the day after and 32 degrees on Saturday. Sun worshipers should stock up on sunscreen because the heat brings not only warm but also dry days.
Worrying incidents
In Wabern, a street sign is causing a stir: the community warns drivers about low-flying storks, of which there are no shortage of 16 nests in the region. Another worrying incident occurred in the Rheingau-Taunus district, where a 90-year-old driver died in a traffic accident on the L3273. The 26-year-old man who caused the accident was taken to hospital with injuries. Such tragic events remind us to be careful on the roads.
On the other hand, there are also strange reports. New UFO sightings have been reported in Lützelbach. The head of the Central Research Network of Extraordinary Celestial Phenomena (CENAP) explains that the reported "unusual lights" are actually Jupiter and Mars - a celestial confusion!
Fire in the Taunus
If you look at the events in the Taunus, the fire department is faced with a challenge: three forest fires had to be fought in the Hochtaunus district. The fire raged over an area of 2,000 square meters, fortunately there were no injuries and residents are not in danger. The cause of the fire remains unclear for the time being, but emergency services were quickly on the scene.
A serious industrial accident was also reported in Butzbach. Two young men, aged 19 and 23, fell 38 meters from a work platform and suffered serious injuries. How the fall was stopped is currently unclear.
Severe weather warnings in the region
In addition to the heat, there are also indications of possible storms. The severe weather center offers an overview of various severe weather warnings in Hesse, which work with a new system for advance warnings and acute warnings. Whether it's a storm, heavy rain or other natural hazards - people in Hessia should always stay up to date in order to navigate safely through the summer.
The hessenschau.de provides us with the latest news and developments in the region in the morning ticker. In addition, tagesschau.de informs us about the important events surrounding forest fires and severe weather warnings, while unwetterzentrale.de provides current severe weather information.