Grill ban in Vienna: City protects forests from devastating fires!

Grill ban in Vienna: City protects forests from devastating fires!

On July 1, 2025, the city of Vienna issued a comprehensive grill ban for all public grill sites. This decision is a reaction to the continued drought and the associated high forest fire. Climate Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky emphasizes the serious risks that can arise from open fire because even a spark could have devastating consequences. The ban not only includes grilling, but also the smoking of cigarettes and the use of Shishas, ​​since these are also considered to be open fire sources.

The city forestry companies were commissioned to carry out strict controls to ensure compliance with the ban. It is also pointed out that violations can be punished with fines. Surveillance should be more intensive in popular recreation areas such as the Danube Island. The ban remains in force until further notice and will only be canceled after long -lasting rains.

appeal for caution

The ban on grill also extends to all forest areas and their surroundings. Herbert Weidinger, deputy head of the forestry and agricultural business, calls on the population to contact emergency calls 122 immediately in smoke or fire development. Private gardens are excluded from the ban unless they are close to the forest. Nevertheless, the city administration also appeals to caution in dealing with fire.

The dry period has led to an extreme drying out of the forests and meadows in Vienna, which further increases the risk of fire. This situation is also reflected in other regions. For example, a forest fire warning has been in place on Gran Canaria since June 28, 2025, and similar strict measures were taken to avoid open fire and brand sources. The authorities there point out that even small sparks can quickly trigger large forest fires under the current weather conditions, which further reinforces the danger situation.

The predictions for the coming days continue to show high temperatures that bring about problems with the humidity and the fire risk in both Vienna and Gran Canaria. Under these conditions, it is all the more important to follow the existing regulations and prohibitions in order to ensure the security of man and nature. The climate city council and the urban authorities are intensive observation of weather development in order to inform the public in good time about changes.