According to the fire brigade, there is a ‘greater risk of a wildfire occurring’ in phase 2. “A wildfire can develop quickly and unpredictably in dry periods, especially during strong winds.” In many places, a burning ban applies in such a case.
Even though it has rained in large parts of the country since the series of major wildfires in April, there is still drought in nature again. According to a spokesperson for the Kennemerland safety region, this is simply due to the heat. “The increasing heat means that nature can dry up very quickly. That is why we are now scaling up as a precaution.”
According to NH weatherman Jan Visser, it will remain the same in the coming days warm and dry. Only tonight there may be a shower here and there. It is therefore difficult to estimate how long the higher threat level will remain in effect.
