Waldbrand in Gohrischheide: fire brigade in continuous use against flames!

Waldbrand in Gohrischheide: fire brigade in continuous use against flames!

Heidehäuser, Deutschland - In the past few days, the situation around the forest fire in the Gohrischheide in the Meißen, Saxony district has changed significantly. Since July 1, firefighters have been fighting the flames that have broken out on a former military training area. The situation is particularly challenging due to the high ammunition burden in the area, which makes it significantly more difficult to extinguish the extinguishing work. The explosive weather with strong wind has also caused the fire to spread enormously. On Wednesday afternoon, July 2, several hundred hectares were already affected, which corresponds to the area of the Berlin district of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, as reported [Berlin Live] (https://www.berlin-live.de/berland/gohrischheide-waldbrand-polizei-polmi-polm-politia- ID487314.HTML).

The Dresden police have initiated an extensive investigation into the cause of the fire. Both data are collected and photos are evaluated. The officials question witnesses and residents to put light into the dark. Shops with an ultra -light aircraft that the fire area has flown are also checked; There may be a violation of the Aviation Act. In the region, a flight ban zone applies, which, however, be excluded for fire-fighting helicopters and fire brigade drones, as MDR reports.

Current developments and evacuations

In the past few days there have been several evacuations. But on Tuesday, July 8th, the evacuation of Heidehäuser Heidehäuser could be lifted at 3 p.m. so that about 80 residents could return. This evacuation had become necessary after the fire had broken out. On this day, another fire event was quickly deleted near the barracks Zeithain. In this context, up to 600 emergency services were used in and around the fire area, although unfortunately there were also injuries among the firefighters.

The closures of the streets B169, S89 and K8577 continue to affect residents and traffic. The location has been a bit relaxed thanks to positive weather conditions such as rainfall and cooler temperatures, but embers could resolve at any time. Currently there are still around 300 emergency services on site that continuously observe and control the situation.

support for the emergency services

An important part of the extinguishing work is the support from the Technical Aid Agency (THW), which supports the emergency services with daily grocery deliveries of up to 1,000 kilograms. This is done in close cooperation with the German Red Cross to provide the firefighters in the challenging situation.

While the fire brigade and the responsible authorities are preparing for the next steps, it remains to be seen how the fire situation is developing. A citizen phone is available for everyone who has information or need support: on 03521 725 7251 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.