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Forest fire near Lindow: Fire brigade fights flames – arson suspected!
A piece of forest is burning near Lindow, Ostprignitz-Ruppin. The fire department and police are investigating possible arson.
Forest fire near Lindow: Fire brigade fights flames – arson suspected!
In the late afternoon of June 21, 2025, a fire broke out in a forest near Lindow, in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin district, which quickly spread to around 1.7 hectares. Almost 150 firefighters were deployed to fight the flames, while the criminal police (Kripo) began investigations into arson. Clues as to the exact causes remain unclear, but the situation called for quick action.
In an impressive team effort, the emergency services sent tank fire trucks to the affected area to provide sufficient water. A circular sprinkler was also used to keep the soil moist. The support of the residents was also noticeable: They brought the firefighters drinks to strengthen them in their fight against the fire. However, despite the efforts, fire brigade equipment, including hoses and drums, burned, and the situation was made even more difficult by many motorists driving into the forest despite forest fire danger level 4.
Parallel fire situation in Croatia
Parallel to this incident, but on a completely different front, the emergency services on the Croatian Adriatic coast fought against violent forest and bush fires. Loud daily news Several settlements, including Pisak and Marusici, had to be evacuated. Around 200 residents of the town of Marusici were brought to safety in water police ships. The worrying thing about this situation was that the fire had gotten completely out of control and a number of houses and cars had already fallen victim to the sea of flames.
The emergency services in Croatia are in a constant race against time, supported by the use of fire-fighting aircraft. The combination of extreme drought, intense heat and strong winds accelerated the spread of the fire, making the situation appear very serious. Here too, an investigation was initiated on suspicion of arson, as the fire broke out at three different points at the same time.
Forest fires in context
The events in Germany and Croatia are in the context of an increasingly serious problem that is worsening as a result of climate change. Loud Statista The risk of forest fires in Germany is increasingly becoming a reality. In 2023, over 1,200 hectares burned, but the number of fires remains relatively low compared to previous years. When you consider that over 3,000 hectares were lost in 2022, the scale of the problem becomes clear.
The most common causes of forest fires are arson and negligent handling, while just 27 fires in Germany can be traced back to natural causes. This trend is alarming, especially given the habitat loss and financial damage caused by wildfires.
In summary, both the Lindow incident and the situation in Croatia are an urgent signal to all of us of how serious the threat of fire is and how important it is to manage our forests and resources responsibly. Nature demands our attention - and every individual needs to take more action here.