Waldbrand alarm in Dahme-Spreewald: evacuation and warnings!

Waldbrand alarm in Dahme-Spreewald: evacuation and warnings!

Kleinbahren, Deutschland - this day, July 1, 2025, an important warning was given in the Dahme-Spreewald district. At 2:51 p.m., the regional control center Lausitz published the message that a forest fire in the region occurred. The affected areas include Dahme-Spreewald, Elbe-Elster and Oberspreewald-Lausitz. A major damage situation was proclaimed from 2 p.m., which resulted in the immediate evacuation of the Kleinbahren location. The population is asked to bypass the affected area spacious and to leave the area towards Sonnewalde. The citizens' phone can be reached at 03535464004.

A risk of forest fire not only brings material damage, but can also lead to serious health risks for humans and animals. There is also a risk of spreading to nearby buildings and long -term environmental damage. Despite that the danger has currently been classified as low, the citizens should definitely observe the rules of conduct. News.de reports that ...

recommended behaviors

The authorities advise you to pay attention to the police and fire brigade announcements and to follow the instructions of the emergency services. In addition, affected areas should be avoided strictly. Furthermore, it is advisable to obtain current information about the Elbe-Elster district on their homepage. In the region, however, there are strict rules in dealing with fire: smoking in the forest is prohibited, open fire may only be lit at least 50 meters from the edge of the forest, and grilling near the forest is also prohibited. Brandenburg.de emphasizes that ...

The access routes to forests must also be kept free for fire brigade and rescue workers, and parking is only permitted on designated areas. From a forest fire risk level of 4, the forests can be blocked by the lower forest authority. This is mainly done to ensure the safety of the fire brigade.

Health risks from forest fires

forest fires are not only a danger to the immediate habitat, but also a serious health risk. In fires, numerous pollutants, including fine dust, carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAK) that can have long -term health effects. Fine dust (pm2.5) is particularly dangerous because it can penetrate deep into the lungs and can cause both lung and cardiovascular diseases. [Federal Environment Agency warns that ...] (https://www.umweltbundeamt.de/themen/gesundheit/umwelteinfluesse-auf-den-menschen/vondernereonere-belstungsSitungen

There is also indications that pollutants from the smoke can lead to irritation to the respiratory tract, the eyes and skin. People with existing respiratory diseases are particularly at risk. Long -term fine dust pollution, such as those created by forest fires, could have similar negative effects on health as urban fine dust loads. The population is therefore encouraged to keep away as possible near forest fires and to see a doctor in health complaints.

The situation in Dahme-Spreewald remains tense and the citizens are asked to adhere to the information from the authorities in order to ensure the safety of everyone.