Alarm in Saxony: 2,100 hectares of forest are burning – fire brigade in constant operation!

Alarm in Saxony: 2,100 hectares of forest are burning – fire brigade in constant operation!

In the Gohrischheide, located between Saxony and Brandenburg, a devastating forest fire has been raging since July 1st and has now ravaged around 2,100 hectares. This exceeds the average burned area across Germany for a year. There is great concern for nature and the safety of local residents, and the emergency services are faced with an enormous challenge. The Interior Ministry in Potsdam announced on Monday that Brandenburg had sent support to Saxony in the form of additional emergency services and specialized fire engines. rbb24 reports that ....

The fire department has adapted its tactics: Instead of starting a material battle, the emergency services want to let the fire burn down in a controlled manner. Ralf Hänsel, district administrator of the Meißen district, emphasizes that this way the spread can be better countered. Over 665 emergency services from various organizations are on duty every day, including the volunteer fire department, the technical relief agency, the Bundeswehr and the police. These diverse forces work in twelve-hour shifts and take turns fighting fires. Fortunately, there were no significant changes in the situation in the calm on Monday MDR reports that....

Various support elements

The support from Brandenburg includes, among other things, the use of a new type of fire-fighting robot, which was only recently presented. In addition, air support will be continued by a Bundeswehr fire-fighting helicopter. On the ground, state police water cannons and armored firefighting equipment support the fire department. This synchronized deployment strategy shows how important cooperation between the various institutions is in crisis management.

If you look at the numbers, it becomes clear how serious the situation is: the area affected is larger than the average for the entire Federal Republic. In Germany, the forest is taken very seriously not only as a resource, but also as a defining element of the environment. Monitoring and recording forest fire data has become a matter of course in Germany since the 1970s. These statistics help to create forecasts and risk assessments for the future Ble reports that....

Political reactions

The ongoing forest fires have also sparked political discussions. The Free Voters in Saxony criticize cuts in the state budget, which they believe endanger the work of the fire department. Matthias Binner, deputy state chairman of the Free Voters of Saxony, made it clear that such cuts significantly threaten the security of the population in the region. This criticism makes it clear how essential well-functioning public services are, especially in crisis situations like this.

The situation will remain tense in the coming days as hundreds of emergency services continue to battle the flames. We would like to thank the patience and effort of these men and women. Their work is essential and protects not only nature but also the community from the dangerous consequences of fire.