High forest fire in Hesse: Warning levels rise! How to protect yourself!

High forest fire in Hesse: Warning levels rise! How to protect yourself!

Groß-Gerau, Deutschland - What is happening in the forests of Hesse? At the moment it is very clear: be careful! Today, June 14, 2025, the forest fire hazard index reports a high risk of forest fires in 14 forests in the country. The reason: the combination of high temperatures, lack of rainfall and an increased number of visitors in the woods endangers nature and the safety of people. [news.de] (https://www.news.de/lokales/856955856/waldbrandfahr-hessen-aktuell-Waldbrand-Risiko-Hoch-Waldbrandfahren index-4-hute-am-14-2025-erreicht-waldbraende-moeglich/1/) is:

• Enkheimer Wald
• Frankfurter Stadtwald
• Mittelforst
• Niedwald
• Oberforst
• Oberhübnerwald
• Schwanheimer Wald
• sensfelder fir
• Staatswald Groß-Gerau
• Stadtwald Hofheim
• Steinerwald
• Unterwald
• little forest
• Westwald

particularly important to know: Harzbing-containing conifers are more susceptible to fire than mixed or deciduous forests. The weather also plays a crucial role: Current measurements show that the humidity and the soil moisture are low and that no significant rainfall can be expected in the coming days. Air temperatures and wind conditions influence the risk of fast fire. The forecasts indicate a decrease in the wind, which is a relief, but the risk remains high. One thing is clear: the forest fire season in Germany lasts from the beginning of March to the end of September and is particularly dangerous from April to June.

alarm levels and warnings

The Hessian Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection, Agriculture and Consumer Protection has set up alarm levels that are not only important for the forest areas, but also for the affected departments. Alarm level A means a high risk of forest fires in Hesse or parts of it. At this level, measures are taken, such as increased monitoring by the Hessenforst state company in order to supervise endangered areas more intensively. This includes the control of access routes, extinguishing assets and the information of the population [agriculture.hessen.de] (https://Landwirtschaft.hessen.de/wald/waldbrand danger).

Currently, more than half of the measuring stations in Hesse report a forest fire index of at least 3, which is a medium to high risk. For comparison: The forest fire index is expressed on a five -stage scale, which ranges from very low risk (level 1) to extremely high risk (level 5). At warning level 4, parking spaces and tourist facilities can be blocked, while at level 5 walk -in bans for affected areas are necessary. These classifications not only help the responsible authority to react quickly, but also inform the population about upcoming risks in good time.

past and future

The risk of forest fire has increased in Germany in recent years due to extreme weather conditions. While the area of ​​the forest fires decreased significantly between 1991 and 2017, due to extreme drought and heat, the fire occurred in the years 2018 and 2019, especially in the northeastern federal states Environmental Bundesamt.de. These developments make it clear that forest fires in many regions are a serious threat, whereby negligent action or arson is often one of the most common triggers.