Alarming fire risk: Fire brigade fights against flames near Fichtenberg!

Alarming fire risk: Fire brigade fights against flames near Fichtenberg!

On June 30, 2025, a fire was reported to Fichtenberg an der Elbe, which quickly put the local fire brigades on alert. According to LR-Online, the suspected cause of the fire is a spark flight at the elbdeich. These dangerous conditions were already known to the fire brigade - dry grain fields and near houses increased the risk of rapid spread.

The fire was reported around 2:20 p.m., and seven fire departments from the southwest of the Elbe-Elster district were quickly on site to prevent worse things. With a total of 30 emergency services and seven vehicles, the fire was brought under control within 1.5 hours. A water petrol station was also set up in Fichtenberg to support the fire engines. The emergency services warned for caution when working in dry environments.

fire risk in the region

The risk of fires is currently particularly high in Brandenburg and especially in the Elbe-Elster district. As reports the [Tagesspiegel] (https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/waldbrand-in-elster-auf- 850-hectar-use-kann-Wochen- 8150749.html), a considerable forest and agricultural fire has now spread, which now includes an area of ​​850 hectares-this corresponds to the large zoo in Berlin. Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) assumes that the deletion could take several weeks.

strong winds and little rain contribute to the risk. These adverse circumstances do not make it easier for the approximately 500 firefighters who are currently in use. During the night there may also be further complications due to darkness and gusts of wind. Tragically, some evacuations of towns such as Rehfeld and Kölsa had to be carried out, with around 300 people being affected. The return of the evacuated is planned for Tuesday afternoon, while the Kölsa settlement remains closed.

causes and prevention

The risk of forest fire has increased steadily in recent years, which the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Over 90 percent of all forest fires are caused by human action. Therefore, the protection of forests in Germany is of great importance, especially because of the high population density. The collected forest fire data helps the authorities to carry out forecasts and risk assessments and to take suitable precautions to avoid fires.