Forest fires in Brandenburg: Gohrischheide under alarm state!

Forest fires in Brandenburg: Gohrischheide under alarm state!

What is brewing together in the Brandenburg Forest? On July 6, 2025, the forest fires in Brandenburg and Saxony are an issue that not only employs the residents. The Gohrischheide region is particularly affected, where the situation has not dramatically tightened overnight. The fire has not spread further, so that the fire brigade can breathe a sigh of relief on the Brandenburg side. On the Saxon side, however, the situation is more confusing and could prove to be challenging. Several fires have already burned around 2,100 hectares in Saxony alone, and in Schwarzheide there is a total of 14 different places, such as rbb24 reported.

The air is penetrated with a smell of fire, and the dangers of the fire are noticeable to Berlin. It was even found that the smoke extends over 100 kilometers, which also affects people in Potsdam and Schönefeld. Fortunately, the extinguishing work in Brandenburg has so far remained in peace, but the emergency services remain on alert in order to quickly fight, as well as the Tagesschau

critical weather conditions

The weather forecast initially looks warm and windy for Sunday - a fact that could make the situation more complicated. The wind blows from southern to southwestern directions, which could lead to the further spread of the fire. However, there is a little hope with the view of cool temperatures and precipitation on Monday. But who already knows the weather? It remains to be seen whether this also occurs.

In the Dissen-Striesow region, a man with serious fire injuries was found, which underlines the risk of the fires. He had to be brought to the accident hospital in Berlin, while the local police at the fires in the Elbe-Elster-Kreis met with information on arson that are currently being examined.

season of forest fires in Germany

In 2023, a decline in the forest fires was recorded across Germany compared to 2022. According to the Environmental Federal Agency there were 1,059 forest fires, while the affected area is 1,240 hectares. A total of 251 fires were registered in Brandenburg last year, more than in any other state. Younger conifers that are more sensitive to fire are particularly at risk, and according to the surveys, human action is often the reason for such fires - be it due to negligence or arson.

In view of the warm weather periods that are increasingly expanding, and the forecast higher temperatures, it is clear: forest fires will continue to employ us in the future. It was found that the risk operations increase, which could not only have long -term consequences for nature, but also for residents. The forest fire season has already extended to early and late summer. A rethinking in forest management could be necessary to better protect the forests from the flames.