Waldbrand near Schönwald: 1000 square meters in flames, train locked!

Waldbrand near Schönwald: 1000 square meters in flames, train locked!

Schönwald, Dahme-Spreewald, Deutschland - On July 4, 2025, in Schönwald, in the Dahme-Spreewald district, a significant forest fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., flames broke out on an area of ​​around 1000 square meters and ensured a temporary standstill of train traffic on the neighboring railway line. The fire brigade was able to quickly control the fire and deglaze, which prevented a larger catastrophe. On the question of a rail spokeswoman, the blocking of the route was confirmed, while the police started the cause of the fire. So far it has been unclear how the fire has come. Class = "Source_1"> MAZ-Online reports that ...

But that's just a part of the problem, because Brandenburg is currently fighting with an extremely high risk of forest fire. Several forest fires in the region are active, including in the towns of Sorno, Fichtenberg, Proschim and Laubsdorf, all of which were brought under control. At the same time, a major fire in the Elbe-Elster district triggered an evacuation of the village of Kleinbahren, where 54 residents were now able to return. The emergency services provided around 50 vehicles and around 300 firefighters to combat the flames. To ensure that nobody is in danger, the population was asked to bypass the fire areas. Tag24 informs about ...

The alarming forest fire risk in Brandenburg

As the statistics show, Brandenburg has the highest risk of forest fire in all of Germany. A third of all forest fires occur here, whereby you register several hundred fires every year alone. These fires are particularly often due to negligent arson - in particular by thrown away cigarette butts. However, deliberate fire alarms are also emphasized. The authorities urge that corresponding precautions must also be taken with a high risk. For example, no open fire should be sparked in the forest and smoking in the forests should be avoided entirely. In addition, forest drives are to be kept free for rescue workers and in an emergency should be raised under number 112. In summary, it should be noted that not only the fire fighting in Schönwald, but also the general risk of forest fire in the region must be taken seriously in order to prevent larger tragedies. So let's stay vigilant and stick to the prevention measures to protect our forests!