Shock in Kolkwitz: Homeless person seriously injured in forest fire!

Shock in Kolkwitz: Homeless person seriously injured in forest fire!

A dramatic event occurred in the district of Spree-Neisse late Monday afternoon, June 30th, when the fire brigade discovered a seriously injured 64-year-old homeless man. This was apparently trapped in the flames of a forest fire that had broken out near his provisional accommodation. The emergency services were called at a forest edge between Hänchen and Kolkwitz, where they had to combat the fire with combined forces. The danger was already great at this point; The fire brigade found the man with severe burns on the head and shoulders. He was immediately flown to a special clinic in Berlin with a rescue helicopter, such as MAZ-Online reported.

At the fire location, the firefighters secured a burned -out grill and several gas bottles. However, whether there was an explosion remains unclear, since the bottles may have been impaired by the heat development. In addition, a second fire was created about 200 meters from the original location, possibly caused by sparks, which the situation continued. The fire brigade was in use for several hours to extinguish the two fire and prevent spreading, while the police initiated investigations into the cause of the fire. According to Volksstimme the cause of the fire is still unclear.

forest fires in focus

forest fires are not only a problem locally, they also raise questions about effective prevention and control. The importance of forests in Germany is enormous because they fulfill a variety of functions - from protection to use to relaxation. The Federal Administration has collected data to forest fires since the 1970s in order to create comprehensive statistics that records area sizes, causes, damage and expenses for prevention. This data is crucial to create forecasts and to carry out risk reviews. The aim is to minimize the number and areas of the fires in the future. Information on this is available at ble.de

The events about the injured homeless in Kolkwitz illustrate how important it is to take measures to make a fire - not only for the safety of people, but also for the preservation of our forests. Nevertheless, this incident shows that even the most endangered groups of our society, such as homeless people, are often in the shade of such tragedies. It is time to hear this person and take suitable protective measures.