Level 4 wildfire danger declared in Canton Fribourg
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Canton Fribourg faces considerable wildfire danger (severity 4/5), affecting a broad area and calling for increased caution.
What hazard threatens
Extensive fires can reach the edges of residential areas, while smoke and fine particles degrade air quality and sharply reduce visibility; evacuations cannot be ruled out.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Marsens, 715 m a.s.l. — reference station for the canton
26.3 °C
39 km/h
Day of warning and following days
- Mon 20.07. 26° 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
Likelihood is rated medium and potential impact high. Use the linked guide on protection in a wildfire to prepare effectively.
What to do now
Strictly observe current fire bans, do not light any open fire outdoors, close windows and ventilation if smoke appears, stay indoors, and follow authorities' evacuation instructions immediately.
Risk matrix
Affected area
The warning applies to the entire canton.