Wäht forest fires in Saxony-Anhalt: Fire under control, danger remains high!
Wäht forest fires in Saxony-Anhalt: Fire under control, danger remains high!
in the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district, more precisely at Raguhn-Jeßnitz, a forest fire has now been brought under control. This reported the MDR . The fire brigade is still on site and deals with the remaining extinguishing work, which is expected to take the entire Thursday. The fire broke out in a pine forest in the brand on Wednesday evening and extended over an area of around six hectares.
Around 100 firefighters were in action to combat the fire, the cause of which has so far remained unclear. In the Region, the risk of forest fire has definitely increased, not least because of the continuing drought. According to the n-tv
parallel to the fire at Raguhn-Jeßnitz, the emergency services also had to become active in Quedlinburg. There are more than 100 firefighters on duty to combat a forest fire on the Felsen Lehof. The fire spread along an area of around 5,000 square meters. On Thursday morning, the emergency services "fire" reported, but the reversal work continues. Local residents in the area were advised to keep windows and doors closed, but this warning could now be lifted. Also in Thale there was a forest fire on the Lindenberg. The flames spread to an area of around 2,000 square meters and the use there was completed late Wednesday evening. Fortunately, no renewed entanglement of the fire is expected on Thursday. Another incident occurred in Stiege, where a fire in an apartment building led to an injured fireman. The risk of forest fire has risen noticeably throughout the Saxony-Anhalt, especially in the northern and middle regions of the state, where danger levels of four and five were proclaimed. The highest caution is also required in the Fläming, in the Dübener Heide and in the Börde. However, the German Weather Service reports that regionally shower -like rain and thunderstorms are expected on Thursday. This could ensure a little relaxation, but the situation remains tense. For the emergency services, current forest fire operations are available in Geoportal of the LZW ready. These cards are interactive and can be downloaded to efficiently support rescue workers. other fires and sources of danger
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