Heat wave causes rescue operations at the Rockharz Festival!

Heat wave causes rescue operations at the Rockharz Festival!

The summer heat seems to have us firmly under control! July 2, 2025 will not only bring high summer temperatures to Saxony-Anhalt, but will also cause numerous heat-related rescue missions and fire hazards. While visitors to the Rockharz Festival gather at Ballenstedt airfield, the health of many is a high priority. Loud MDR Paramedics treated more than a dozen festival visitors for circulatory problems. A clear sign that the sun not only creates a good mood, but also has an impact on physical health.

While the music plays, help is needed in Köthen in another way: a dog that was left in a hot car was rescued, which underlines the urgency of such operations. In the Altmark, however, it is the field fires that attract attention. There were several fire brigade deployments, particularly at Gardelegen and Tangerhütte, as a grain press caught fire and fires broke out on the railway line between Schönebeck and Calbe.

Fire hazard and restrictions

The risk of flames spreading from the railway embankments to adjacent grain fields led to the section of the route being closed immediately. Long-distance trains had to be rerouted, which led to considerable delays, and regional trains were only in service as far as Tornitz and Sachsendorf. A replacement rail service will be set up later this evening to accommodate affected travelers.

For festival visitors it is appropriate Rockharz Festival Caution is also advised: forest fire level 4 has been reached, which means that open fires and carelessly throwing away cigarettes are extremely dangerous. There is also a ban on drone flights over the festival grounds to avoid additional fire risks. Despite these challenges, the event ensures a good mood: The running order for Rockharz 2025 has been published and eight weddings are already fully booked!

Tips for heat prevention

Heat is a challenge not only for people, but also for animals and plants. The website of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief provides important tips on how to deal with such extreme weather situations bbk.bund.de holds on. It is important to pay attention to symptoms of heat stress and get help in good time. Drinking cool water and avoiding the sun's rays during the hot midday hours can also work wonders.

Overall, July 2, 2025 is a day full of events that exemplify how important precautions and quick action are in extreme conditions. So you could say that in this heat everyone has a very special reason to take care of themselves and others!