Waldbrand alarm: Refrigeration in Ostprignitz-Ruppin!

Waldbrand alarm: Refrigeration in Ostprignitz-Ruppin!

Neuruppin, Deutschland - Today, on June 22, 2025, the control center Ostprignitz-Ruppin published a warning of odor nuisance in the Lindow, Wulkow, Alt Ruppin and Neuruppin area in Brandenburg. This communication was published at 07:26, and the reason for this is persistent forest fires that release smoke and fire gases. The warning indicates the population that there is no health risk despite unpleasant smells. However, there are some recommendations for all those affected. So it is advisable to keep windows and doors closed and switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems. In addition, the fire and police emergency numbers should be kept free if there are acute emergencies. This information was made by news.de provided.

The odor nuisance could be due to various causes, such as industrial emissions, waste disposal or agricultural practices. Nevertheless, it is important to take the situation seriously. In addition to unpleasant nuisance, health effects such as headaches, nausea and dizziness could also occur. According to the Federal Environment Agency, various pollutants are released into the air by forest fires, including fine dust, carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAK), which are potentially carcinogenic and can have a harmful effect on the cardiovascular system. Acute smoke poisoning can occur near fires, although these are rare. You can also learn more about the risks

Health effects of forest fires

As the current developments in Ostprignitz-Ruppin show, the dangers from forest fires should not be underestimated. Fine dust, especially the particle size PM2.5, is particularly harmful to health because it can penetrate deep into the lungs. Studies indicate that long -term fine dust pollution can promote risk diseases such as respiratory diseases and strokes. In addition, the respiratory tract, eyes and skin can occur with heavy smoke load. All of this illustrates the alert willingness that currently prevails in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin area.

We are not directly affected by a forest fire, but the far -reaching consequences that such an event brings with it are not locally limited. Forest fires in other parts of the world, such as in the Amazon area, also have drastic effects. As can be seen, many fire are deliberately laid there to clean up agricultural areas, which significantly affects not only the environment, but also the way of life of the indigenous population. It has been over 20 years since the number of forest fires in this region was as high as it is today. According to [Greenpeace] (https://www.greenpeace.de/biodiversitaet/waelder/waldbraende-urfurzen- sequences), the events in the Amazon are strongly due to human action and this happens in a context of extreme drought, which is caused by different environmental factors.