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Forest fires in Brandenburg: Kleinbahren must be evacuated!
The highest forest fire warnings apply in Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg. Evacuations and major fire brigade operations are underway.
Forest fires in Brandenburg: Kleinbahren must be evacuated!
Chaos is breaking out in Brandenburg today: seven forest fires are raging at the same time rbb24 reported. The largest fire originated in the Elbe-Elster district, precisely in Babben, and due to the extreme conditions, a major disaster was declared. The evacuation of the village of Kleinbahren, a district of Sonnewalde, has already been ordered to ensure the safety of residents.
Citizens are called upon to avoid the endangered area as far as possible and to move away towards Sonnewalde. The fire department is currently using 50 vehicles to fight the flames. There is also a citizen telephone number (03535464004) for all questions and information.
High risk of forest fires in the region
The risk of forest fires in Brandenburg is alarmingly high. The current warning level is the highest there is. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), forest fire warning levels are determined, and Brandenburg has the highest risk of forest fires in Germany, due to dry pine forests and frequent lack of precipitation. A current forest fire risk index shows that the forest fire risk has been assessed as very high in the Elbe-Elster and Spree-Neiße districts since Thursday, while the risk also remains high in the rest of southern Brandenburg moz.de supplemented.
By the end of May 2025, 125 forest fires had already occurred in Brandenburg. Recent incidents such as the serious injury in a fire in the Spree-Neiße district also demonstrate the urgency of the situation. There is a year-round ban on lighting fires, grilling and even parking in the forests. These regulations are intended to ensure that such disasters do not occur again.
More fires under control
In addition to the massive fire in Babben, there were also other fires in Sorno, Fichtenberg (both Elbe-Elster), Proschim and Laubsdorf (Spree-Neiße) as well as in Zinnitz (Oberspreewald-Lausitz) and Schönwalde (Dahme-Spreewald). However, these fires have now been brought under control. The fire brigade is fighting tirelessly to prevent further spread and has shown a good hand in doing so, even if the situation remains tense.
For anyone who would like to find out about the current conditions, further information is available on the Elbe-Elster district homepage. The current situation is threatening, but the emergency services are doing their best to defuse the situation. In the event of a fire, it is important to immediately inform the fire department on 112 or the police on 110 - a clear recommendation for action, as is repeatedly emphasized in the region.