Drama in Südbrandenburg: Fire brigade fights against devastating forest fires!

Drama in Südbrandenburg: Fire brigade fights against devastating forest fires!

Leibsch, Deutschland - In the Brandenburg region, the high summer temperatures move many day trippers to the water points. But while people enjoy the sun, the fire brigade is faced with a completely different challenge. Last Sunday, the emergency services moved out in several counties to fight for forest and floor brandies. As Niederlausitz Aktuelled destroyed, fortunately no injured.

The fires performed in different regions, including in Muckwar, where around 900 square meters and in Dörrwalde, where about 3,000 square meters of forest floor flames. The situation in the Erika settlement at masses in the Elbe-Elster district was particularly frenzy, where a fire was quickly brought under control around 12:30 p.m. Other fires in the region affected forest areas between Lindthal and Rehhain with 800 square meters as well as a smaller fire of 50 square meters between beds and Lieskau in the afternoon.

self -inflammation as a potential cause of fire

An alarming detail came from Leibsch near Unterpreewald, where around 600 square meters of forest floor probably caught fire through self -inflammation. The investigation is ongoing and the criminal police were switched on for possible arson. The topic of self -inflammation is becoming increasingly important. As daily show , forest fires can be caused again and again by human negligence, but 77.4 percent of the causes of fire are unclear. In view of the growing research, there is an increasing interest in the self -inflammation of forest soils.

This type of inflammation usually does not need an external ignition spark. It is sufficient if certain temperatures are reached in the forest floors. Pine forests in particular are at risk, while deciduous forest areas are better protected. According to a current report by Bam For material research and testing that smell fires can break out in cavities with flammable material, which can lead to large -scale fire.

The role of climate change

The increasing temperatures and longer dry periods due to climate change favor the risk of forest fires and make the examination of this phenomena all the more urgent. Experts warn of the significant effects of such fires on the environment, economy and health. Statistics states that around 1,771 football fields were destroyed by fires in Germany last year, which illustrates the drama of the situation.

The EU project Treeads has set itself the goal of better understanding these dangers and developing preventive strategies. The knowledge gained about the self -inflammation of forest floors is integrated into computer -aided models that should help to better predict forest fires in the future. This is particularly important in order to be able to intervene early and to minimize the effects of forest fires.

The location remains exciting, and the fires in Brandenburg are an urgent wake -up call for everyone who makes responsible decisions when dealing with our forests. Stay attentive and keep in mind that the summer pleasure also has dark sides.