Wald fire at Thale: 150 firefighters in great commitment!

Wald fire at Thale: 150 firefighters in great commitment!

In the picturesque Bodetal, in the very Harz, an extensive forest fire broke out on Tuesday. As the MDR , the location on the Tannenkopf takes on a dimensions southeast of Thale. The fire brigade was quickly on hand, but the extinguishing work is extremely challenging due to the steep terrain.

The use of around 150 firefighters from the area shows how serious the situation is. In order to effectively combat the flames, a fire aircraft from the Harz district is also used. In the meantime, the integrated control center provides information about strong smoke development and recommends the passers -by to avoid the affected area. The Warnapp Nina has also issued corresponding information to warn the population, as The ZEIT reports.

measures and mobilization of the emergency services

The fire brigade has already closed the road between Thale and Friedrichsbrunn to ensure an unimpeded access to the emergency services. The extinguishing aircraft in Hasselfelde is currently refueled with water to offer the flames forehead. "The fire extends to the limits, details on the exact size of the fire are still unclear," said a spokesman for the integrated control center. The region, which is also characterized by drought and heat, could prove to be particularly susceptible to such fires in the coming weeks.

background and prevention

forest fires are an increasingly serious problem, not only in Germany, but worldwide. According to Statista, over 1,200 hectares of forest space in Germany were affected in 2023, while the highest value in the past 30 years in 2022 was recorded with over 3,000 hectares. Increasing dry and heat periods due to climate change favor these devastating fires. In recent years, southern European countries, the USA and the Amazon region have suffered from the consequences. In Germany, arson and negligence are mostly the most common causes, and only 27 of the fires in 2023 had natural causes, such as Statista

How it goes on and how the emergency services can control the situation remains to be seen. The region must not let up in its efforts to prevent such an incident in the future. But right now it says: the citizens should follow the information of the authorities and avoid the area of ​​the fire site.