Overview

• Forest fire danger remains at level 4 out of 5 across Franconia and Upper Bavaria, with dry conditions and temperatures up to 29 °C forecasted.
• Preventive aerial observation flights have begun in Upper Bavaria (April 30–May 2) and are set to start in Franconia (May 1–4).
• Flights are staffed by volunteer pilots from the Luftrettungsstaffel Bayern alongside trained foresters and firefighters.
• Authorities emphasize public caution, banning open fires and smoking in forests to reduce ignition risks.
• The flights, conducted in the afternoons, aim to detect fires early and guide firefighting efforts to affected locations.