Attention fire risk! It is currently particularly dry in the domestic forests. Even a spark can be enough to activate a fire. The Austrian Federal Forest (ÖBF) appeals to forest visitors, in particular careful -because four of the five forest fires have been made by humans.
“Especially now that the fresh shoot is still missing and the vegetation is dry in many places, a small spark can be sufficient to ignite leaves or grass,” warns Andreas Gruber, board member for forestry and nature retention of the ÖBF.
With the increasing temperatures, the soil continues to dry out after the low rainfall winter, while more and more people are using nature for leisure activities. “Our urgent attraction is therefore to behave carefully and carefully in the forest,” explains the spokesperson for the Georg Schöppl sign.
80 percent of the forest fires
“Carefree thrown cigarettes, open fire or grilling can have devastating consequences,” Schöppl warns. They “quickly become a game with the fire in the forest.” This warning is especially important because 80 percent of forest fires in Austria are caused by people.
Fast action with brand important
If there is still a fire, fast action is essential: “Do not hesitate to warn the fire brigade immediately via emergency number 122 when you notice smoke or flames. The first few minutes are crucial to prevent a larger spread, “Schöpp emphasizes.
To prevent the increasing risk of fire, the federal forest increasingly trusts prevention. These include collaboration with fire brigades, exercises on the fight against forest fire and training of employees, targeted awareness of awareness for visitors – for example through the “#waldfairlibt” campaign – and adapted forest management.
Source: Krone
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