Waldbrand in heart jump: fire brigade fights for 11 hours against flames

Waldbrand in heart jump: fire brigade fights for 11 hours against flames

A contemplative weekend in Herzsprung was abruptly interrupted on Saturday evening when a forest fire broke out and the fire brigade called for a lengthy effort. According to maz-online.de Brach on June 28th 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and quickly recorded an area of ​​1.8 hectares, which demanded a lot to the emergency services until the early hours of the following day. The difficult conditions due to densely overgrown and difficult to access the fire brigade demanded a lot.

The first alarm was quickly carried out, but access to extinguishing water turned out to be a real challenge. Hydrants were 2 to 3 kilometers away, which made a pendulum supply necessary. Around 8 p.m., the affected area had grown to 200 to 300 square meters, and the location quickly got poured because young trees in high density favored the fire. According to the forest owner, the property damage is estimated at up to 15,000 euros.

the cause of the fire unclear

The causes of the great fire are as unclear as the long -term effects. The forest owner suspects arson, while the police do not exclude self -inflammation. This throws a light on a phenomenon that has recently become the focus of research. According to Tagesschau.de, forest soils can go up under certain conditions even without external ignition sources. This self -inflammation often occurs in coniferous forests, where high temperatures and combustible materials create ideal conditions.

This problem is not limited to Germany. In many parts of the world, especially in the Amazon rainforest, fires are often deliberately laid to open up new agricultural areas. According to information from [greenpeace.de] (https://www.greenpeace.de/biodiversitaet/waelder/waldbraende-urfurge, the causes of forest fires are diverse and range from human negligence to extreme weather conditions, which are intensified by the climate crisis. In Germany, 77.4 percent of the forest fire causes are unknown, and only 14 percent are due to human fault.

challenges and solutions

The fire brigade's operations were further difficult by the feared rapid spread of the fire. A farmer supported the extinguishing work with his tractor to pull fire trees. While the emergency services fought until around 6:20 a.m., experts emphasize the importance of preventive measures to prevent such catastrophic events at an early stage. This also includes the use of thermal imaging cameras to monitor the floor temperature.