Fire on Getreidefeld in Rostock: 10 hectares in danger!

Fire on Getreidefeld in Rostock: 10 hectares in danger!

On Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, a fire broke out on a grain field near Schmadebeck in the Rostock district. About ten hectares of arable land were affected. The fire brigade was in use to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to an adjacent forest. Despite the quick intervention, the fire brigade was challenged until the early hours, since heavy smoke development burdened the surroundings and asked residents to keep windows and doors closed. Especially during this time, the forest fire warning level had jumped in parts of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania at level 4, which indicates the high risk.

This situation is also skill in the agricultural situation in Germany, which is characterized by uncertain conditions this year. In particular, a weak grain harvest due to drought and pests presents farmers with new challenges. According to Agrarheute.com the entire cereal construction area in Germany was 5.86 million hectares, which is an easy decline. The winter wheat area, on the other hand, has recovered somewhat with 2.78 million hectares of 48 % of the total area.

A look at the forest fire statistics

fire in fields is not only an issue in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In 2023 there were a total of 1,059 forest fires in Germany, which means a decline by half compared to 2022. Nevertheless, this value is about average over the past twenty years. The affected forest area was with 1,240 hectares above the long -term average of 710 hectares. Brandenburg was particularly affected, where most of the fires were registered, followed by Lower Saxony and Saxony. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania there were a good 192 hectares that were affected by fires, as the Environmental Federal Agency

forest fires often arise from human failure, with about 40 % of cases due to arson or negligence. Especially in the period between May and July, the danger is highest, which only underlines the current incidents. Due to progressive climate changes, an increasing risk of forest fire will be expected in the future, which could also endanger the stability and vitality of the forest ecosystems.

The challenges in agriculture and the dangers of forest fires show how narrow nature and humans are interwoven. It is the responsibility of everyone to be careful with the environment and promote preventive measures to protect both harvests and forests.