The risk of forest fires is increasing in Bavaria due to the dry weather. Lower Franconia is particularly affected – there is also an increased risk in Munich.
The population in the affected areas is therefore asked to "be particularly careful in forest areas" The risk is highest in the hot afternoon hours, but the risk of fires is also high at night. The German Weather Service (DWD) published forecasts of the forest fire index on Thursday (01 June) This indicates the risk in 5 danger levels: 1 = very low danger to 5 = very high danger.