Waldbrand in Gohrischheide: Evacuations and fire brigade in continuous use!

Waldbrand in Gohrischheide: Evacuations and fire brigade in continuous use!

in the Gohrischheide region, on the border between Brandenburg and Saxony, there is an acute forest fire that has mobilized the emergency services since Tuesday afternoon. According to RBB24, the location remains stable because the fires have not spread further overnight. The cool temperatures of the night have contributed to keeping the flames under control. Martin Neumann, the head of operations at the Liebenwerda fire brigade, emphasized that the situation must continue to be monitored.

The Brandenburg fire brigade is on alert, while increased smoke and odor nuisance is burdened by residents. Reports about Rauch have received over 100 kilometers away, including Potsdam, Berlin and Schönefeld. In addition, the place Jacobsthal Bahnhof in the Zeithain municipality was evacuated on the Saxon side, since the railway line near the flames is threatened.

effective extinguishing work in the course of

Around 200 volunteers from 19 local associations of the Technical Relief Agency (THW) are currently in use to ensure effective fire fighting. MDR reports that the emergency services were already working in shift operation and some members have already been replaced. Their main tasks include the construction of water handling, ensuring water and tank logistics as well as the catering of the emergency services. Water plays a crucial role in combating vegetation fires, which is why the THW water transports water to the fire spots and fills the collection basin for fire -fighting sets.

For the support of the deletion measures, a planned use of the Savior diving specialist group is also planned in order to secure the water withdrawal for fire -fighting helicopters. Despite the persistent danger situation, District Administrator Ralf Hänsel said that the situation is stable and that no additional dynamics were created by the cool night. The flame fronts on the Bundeswehr material camp Zeithain and near the village of Nieska were successfully stopped.

climatic aspects and effects

The current forest fire is in the context of the rising dangers from such fires, which are favored by climate change. Statista indicates that Germany is increasingly affected by forest fires. In 2023, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by fires in Germany, while in 2022 with over 3,000 hectares the highest value was achieved in the past 30 years.

The most common causes of forest fires are arson and negligence, with around half of the fires unknown. Climate change means that such fire can escape more easily and spread quickly, which has serious consequences for both living things and for habitats. Advising the residents of finding out about possible fires near them remains essential.