Overview

• Landesbetrieb Forst has designated Havelland, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Märkisch-Oderland, Oder-Spree and Spree-Neiße at level 4, the second-highest fire danger rating
• Saturday’s forecast calls for dry conditions with temperatures between 27 °C and 31 °C, increasing fire ignition potential
• Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday, offering relief but also bringing lightning-triggered fire risks
• Brandenburg’s extensive pine forests, sandy soils and low rainfall make it the state most vulnerable to wildfires in Germany
• As of the end of May, Brandenburg fire services have tackled 125 forest fires in the current season