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Chaos in Westmecklenburg: Straw Ball fires cause great damage!
Several fires in Ludwigslust-Parchim on August 13, 2025; Fire brigade in continuous use to combat straw bale fires.
Chaos in Westmecklenburg: Straw Ball fires cause great damage!
In the past few days there have been numerous fire incidents in the Langen Brütz, Ludwigslust-Parchim district, where a former cowshed has been on fire since Tuesday afternoon. Loud NDR There are around 400 old straw bales that are located in the building. Hundreds of firefighters from the surrounding places such as Leezen, Cambs and Neu Schlagsdorf are in constant use. Deleting is elaborate because the straw bales have to be pulled out of the building individually and then extinguished.
The exact amount of damage and the cause of the fire are still unclear, but the immense use of the fire brigade and the necessary safety measures, such as the power storage by WEMAG for the safety of the emergency services, could indicate a significant financial loss. Initial estimates indicate damage of several hundred thousand euros, as well as NDR reported.
Further fire incidents
In addition to the fire in Langen Brütz, there was another incident that affected a straw baler on arable land in Blievensdorf. Fortunately, this fire, caused by a technical defect, did not result in any injuries. A third incident occurred on a street in Wittenburg, where bales of hay caught fire while being driven on a trailer. The tractor driver noticed the fire in time and was able to get to safety. The extinguishing work was completed around 8:30 p.m.
The fire risk does not seem to be new in the region. A fire in Menzlin, which took place in August 2024, concerned about 700 burning straw bales and required the fire brigade all day. Here, residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke damage. The first estimates for economic damage amounted to around 30,000 euros. The news indicate that such events are often caused by technical defects or improper storage.
The challenges for agriculture
The frequency and severe agricultural fires could have long -term effects on the harvest and thus also on the economy of the companies concerned. Climatic changes as well as the increasing increase in temperature and changed precipitation patterns could further increase the fire risk. The need for effective fire prevention systems and regular inspections is becoming increasingly pressing to prevent future damage. In Germany, around 300 fires are registered in agricultural companies annually, with average damage of several million euros per year, such as on Agriculture today documented.
The lack of survey and documentation of agricultural fires is another problem. Federal states do not lead to computer statistics to damage and causes of fire, which makes it difficult to get a clear picture of fire events and their consequences. Experts therefore advise more transparency and better security requirements for farms.