In Bavaria's forests prevails due to the persistent drought, high fire danger. On Easter weekend, the areas to be monitored from the air.
The government of upper Bavaria has arranged an aerial observation of the forests. Because of the continuous drought prevailing currently an increased risk of forest fires. Especially in a Sunny forest clearings, forest edges, and forests to be at risk on a sandy ground with little Vegetation.
Using aerial surveillance to detect possible sources of fire quickly, informed several government districts of the free state. The authorities expected over Easter, with many forest visitors.
The pilot started on good Friday of the vertices in Erding, Ohlstadt and Eichstätt. Forest owners and hunters are called, no fire. Forest walkers should never handle with open fire, smoke in the forest or cars on dry Grass Parking. The scheme initially applies until Monday.