Wildfire in Harz region, Germany (2022-09-04)

Description


Activation time (UTC): 2022-09-04 02:56:00
Event time (UTC): 2022-09-03 14:00:00
Event type: Wildfire (Forest fire)

Activation reason:
Prolonged drought and hot temperatures caused forest fires in the Harz region in Saxony-Anhalt. The Harz region best known for its mountain terrain is a known tourist location for hiking and its lush forests. This area is prone to forest fires and has been on fire multiple times this year. The area has a lot of dry underbrush and dead wood.

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Resources

Name Format Description Link
61 https://emergency.copernicus.eu/EMSR630

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  • emergency-management
  • emergency
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  • copernicus
  • wildfire
  • copernicus-emergency-management-service-rapid-mapping-activation
  • germany
  • cems
  • deu
  • copernicus-emergency-management-service
  • rapid-mapping
  • mapping
  • copernicus-ems

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