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Cottbus Airfield: Fire brigade extinguishes fire quickly and without any injuries!
On June 22, 2025, the fire department in Cottbus was called to a wildfire at the airport. Quick action prevented anything worse from happening.
Cottbus Airfield: Fire brigade extinguishes fire quickly and without any injuries!
On Sunday morning, the fire department was alerted to a fire at Cottbus airfield at 7:20 a.m. A wildfire had engulfed a meadow area of around 250 square meters, but thanks to the quick arrival of the emergency services, the flames were prevented from spreading to the airfield area. Loud Niederlausitz Current The fire was successfully contained and brought under control without causing any injuries. Meanwhile, police officers began investigating the cause of the fire.
The fire brigade was particularly challenged as there had been repeated arson attacks in the region in recent weeks. Another incident occurred on the night of November 1st to 2nd when straw bales caught fire on the same site. The fire brigade used several jet pipes and alerted a large tank fire engine (GTLF) to ensure the necessary amount of water. Suspicious movements of people had already led to a large-scale manhunt, reported MAZ Online.
Causes of fire and safety situation
The increase in such incidents increases concerns about security in Cottbus. Several vehicles have already been damaged in the city center and the criminal police have started an investigation into a particular driver. He was caught in a traffic stop at 2:00 a.m. last Saturday and a breath alcohol test showed a level of over 1.4 per mille. A blood sample was then ordered and further travel was prohibited.
Viewed in a broader context, the causes of fire events are often rooted in social and climatic factors. The CTIF (International Federation of Fire Services) regularly publishes reports on fire statistics, such as the recently published Statistics No. 28, which provides a wealth of information on the causes of fires in urban centers. Important aspects include the number of fires recorded and the development of the fire risk over the last 100 years, which could also have an impact on the conditions in Cottbus. You can find out more about this on the CTIF website CTIF.