Due to the constant drought in recent weeks, the danger of forest fires also increased in the state of Salzburg. That is why regulations were issued in five districts. Which penalties are possible for open fire or cigarettes in the forest and its surroundings:
The hope for extensive rain was not fulfilled in the state of Salzburg. Above all, the districts of St. Johann, Zell am See, Hallein, Salzburg environment and the city of Salzburg have been hit. Whose district administrations therefore have or will have to publish forest fire regulations. Because more rain is predicted in Lungau, the situation is still being observed there.
“Leaves like Tinder”
“We urgently warn against playing open fire in the forest,” says Maximilian Rossmann of the State Forest Directorate. “For example, a cigarette that is carelessly thrown out of a gondola can have fatal consequences. Due to the lack of rain and snow, the forest floor has been completely dry since December, old leaves and branches look like Tinder.
“Use very difficult”
The regulations apply from now on and until it has rained sufficiently that the forest fire risk is prohibited. Anyone who violates this – ie a fire or a cigarette in the forest and the surrounding area – can be prosecuted with a fine of up to 7270 euros. Alternatively, a replacement prison sentence of a maximum of four weeks is possible.
State Fire Brigade Commander Günter Trinker also organizes a profession: “Use in area and vegetation burns are usually very difficult and present the emergency services with major challenges. The places are often difficult to access, sometimes long hose lines must be laid or you even need support from the helicopter with fire water. The farther in the mountains, the harder, and the snow cover has already withdrawn this year far.
Source: Krone
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