Level 3 wildfire danger across Churer Rheintal and Grisons regions
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 3 out of 5 wildfire danger is in effect across several Grisons regions, including Churer Rheintal, Prättigau, Schanfigg, Surselva and Davos-Klosters. The alert comes from Alertswiss / Polyalert (BABS) and remains active.
What hazard threatens
Wildfires and surface fires could threaten residential areas and significantly worsen air quality through smoke and fine particles; evacuations remain possible.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Valbella, 1568 m a.s.l., 17 km from the event
35 mm
23.9 °C
44 km/h
Day of warning and following days
- Sun 02.08. 24° 12° measured
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
Context & protective measures
Background: forest and surface fires occur in Switzerland mainly during dry summers and in Ticino. The main danger to the population is not only the flames but the smoke and fine particles that irritate the airways and severely reduce visibility. The FOEN rates the danger by region on a five-level scale; at high levels, fire bans often apply.
Recommendation
The likelihood of occurrence is low, but the potential impact is medium. Prepare using the linked guide on protection during a wildfire.
What to do now
Strictly observe current fire bans, do not light open fires outdoors, close windows and ventilation if smoke is present, stay indoors, and keep escape routes clear along with a packed emergency kit.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.7253° N, 9.4309° E
- 46°43′31.1″ N 9°25′51.2″ E