According to an expert from the German Weather Service (DWD), climate change has led to an increase in the number of days with a high risk of forest fires, attributed to high temperatures, longer droughts, and less heavy rainfall, although recent precipitation has been able to temporarily reduce the risk of forest fires in certain regions. (translated)
Green party faction leader Katharina Dröge calls for better support for the fire department in light of the increasing risk of forest fires, the use of new technologies for early detection, a national fire management strategy, as well as increased fire education and measures to combat the climate crisis. (translated)
On Saturday, Germany is expecting one last extremely hot day with temperatures up to 38 degrees, followed by a change in the weather, while intensive care specialists assess the official number of about 12,500 heat-related deaths as too low and point to significantly higher figures. (translated)
Wildfire experts warn in a BILD interview about potential fire hazards in Germany due to heat and drought, but emphasize that climate change alone is not the cause of wildfires and that humans are considered the main culprits. (translated)
Due to the increasing risk of forest fires in North Rhine-Westphalia, municipalities are demanding financial support from the federal government and the states for prevention and adaptation to climate change in order to better manage the dangers posed by fires. (translated)
The Bundestag faction of the Greens criticizes the inadequate measures of the federal government against the increasing forest fire danger in Germany and calls on Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to develop a national fire management strategy and to improve the equipment of fire services and rescue teams. (translated)
Wildfires in Austria are steadily increasing due to climate change, with five times the area of a normal year burned in 2026, and the wildfire risk according to models from the Vienna IIASA provides no relief for the future of the forests. (translated)
In Thuringia, temperatures are rising above 30 degrees, which increases the risk of forest fires and endangers water levels, while 36 forest fires have already been reported this year and some districts are imposing water extraction bans. (translated)
On Wednesday, a total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists, while at the same time, due to extreme wildfire danger, strict security measures are in place, including the deployment of the military to the Balearic Islands and the cancellation of large events. (translated)
The persistent drought and heat in Bavaria are severely impacting the forests and increasing the risk of bark beetle infestation as well as wildfires, which is why Forestry Minister Michaela Kaniber is calling for careful inspection of spruce stocks and caution when handling fire in the woods. (translated)
Wildfire researcher Harald Vacek warns that Austria is heading towards an extraordinary wildfire year, as the wildfire danger remains very high despite lower temperatures, and over 300 wildfires have already been recorded this year. (translated)
In Germany, the risk of heat, drought, and forest fires is increasing, which is leading to growing criticism of the federal government's climate policy, while experts and environmentalists are calling for stronger measures to counteract the effects of climate change. (translated)
The German Weather Service warns of extreme temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius today and the risk of thunderstorms, while in many parts of Germany, the risk of forest fires remains high. (translated)
The current heatwave in Italy is reaching its peak with temperatures around 40 degrees, leading to health burdens, a 15 percent increase in emergency room visits, and critical conditions on the glaciers of the Alps, while the risk of forest fires remains high. (translated)
Currently, there is a high risk of forest fires - and unfortunately, some forest fires occur. A heartfelt thank you to our firefighters and emergency responders for their quick, brave, and dedicated efforts to protect us, even pushing themselves to the limits of their physical capabilities. (translated)
According to a study by the research group World Weather Attribution, climate change increases the risk of forest fires in Spain by twenty times and in France by two times, by promoting extreme weather conditions such as drought and extreme heat. (translated)
The forest fire dangers in Brandenburg were discussed in light of the devastating forest fires in Southern Europe, with experts emphasizing that despite comparable risk factors such as high temperatures and low humidity, Brandenburg is better positioned to prevent large-scale fires through targeted measures and different geographical conditions. (translated)
Hydrologist Günther Plöschl warns of acute water shortages in Austria, as evaporation has increased by 17 percent in recent decades and the current drought exacerbates the situation, raising the risk of wildfires and threatening energy supply. (translated)
In the Chiemgau Alps, a mountain forest is currently burning near Unterwössen, leading to a large-scale deployment of firefighters and a high risk of forest fires, while residents are urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the heavy smoke development. (translated)
The #globalwarming worsens the dangers of wildfires, as there is a simple law of physics behind it. My interview on Deutschlandfunk this morning. (translated)
