Waldbrand in Thale: 150 firefighters fight the flames

Waldbrand in Thale: 150 firefighters fight the flames

In the entire region, the weather is currently evident from its extreme side. Today, on July 2, 2025, various media report on the burning challenges that the heat wave brings. A threatening forest fire broke out in the Harz, but has now been brought under control. According to Zeit at around 9:00 p.m., the fire work on an area of ​​around 600 square meters lasts until night.

The flames had recorded a fire area of ​​approximately 2,000 square meters. Around 150 emergency services from Thale and the surrounding area fought the flames, which were particularly dangerous in the area on the fir head, particularly accessible. With the help of drones and a fire -fighting aircraft from the Harz, they supported the extinguishing measures. This is not an isolated case, because the German Weather Service (DWD) is currently warning of a high risk of forest fire in many parts of the country, which is also evident in the second highest forest fire theater level (level 4) in Saxony-Anhalt and in the Harz National Park.

forest fire theater: A look at the nationwide values ​​

The situation is not only worrying in the resin. The current forest fire hazard index shows acute risks for numerous federal states. In Saxony-Anhalt, where the fire already occurred, the situation looks critical. The highest risk level even applies in the Wittenberg district. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, the index moves especially in the Rahden-Kleinendorf region at level 4, which is also concerned about worry. These values ​​come from the results of the forest fire index, which is updated regularly to warn the population in good time. For detailed information on the various federal states you can read on wetterfahren.de

With temperatures of up to 37.6 degrees in Düsseldorf, we are currently experiencing a pronounced heat wave that not only endangers the vegetation, but also presents the fire brigade's emergency services before immense challenges. In these extreme conditions, the fire brigade in Greece is also fighting against forest fires on an island, which reinforces the tragic effects of the heat wave.

public security and mobility

The situation also has an impact on mobility: the Harz narrow -gauge railway uses the safety of passengers and the employees on diesel trains in sections, where the steam trains cannot run due to the high risk of fire. The people in the region should nevertheless be careful and hear about warnings, such as those through strong smoke development via the Warnapp Nina.

The minds are tense, because with these high temperatures and the acute forest fire risk, there is really something. Cohesion and a sense of responsibility are now required to protect nature and yourself. So far, the firefighters used show a good knack in dealing with the flames, and we hope that the situation can be defused quickly.