Alarm level red in Gohrischheide: Forest burn grabs it!

Alarm level red in Gohrischheide: Forest burn grabs it!

In the Gohrischheide region, a dramatic situation is brewing. The emergency services are currently in full swing to combat a violent forest fire. Like MDR , the number of firefighters rose from 156 to master the growing challenges. This happened at the order of the Zeithain Mayor Mirko Pollmer, who spoke of a second fire that spreads quickly.

In the region, farmers are now also required: they should ward up their fields or plow to create protective strips and to contain the fire. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense, because two emergency services from Brandenburg have already suffered serious injuries. Interior Minister René Wilke reports on burns, while 65 firefighters from Brandenburg are working on combating the flames.

evacuations and major damage situation

The district of Meißen proclaimed the major damage situation at 5 p.m. under the direction of district fire chief Thomas Fischer. A fire stove quickly spreads in the Heidehäuser district, which is why residents are asked to leave their buildings towards Lichtenensee. Evacuation of the local dormitory, which is responsible for children and adolescents with disabilities, is also being prepared. The residents: Inside, it should be prepared for you possibly have to leave your usual four walls.

positive things to report: The fire has so far had no effect on the Bundeswehr site and the material depot there. A conversation about support in the extinguishing work has not yet been pending, which should relieve the fears of some residents. Maria Mittrach from the Kamenz Technical Aid Agency also takes care of the catering of the emergency services on site.

dangerous circumstances in Brandenburg

In the neighboring Brandenburg, the situation remains no less serious. According to Tagesspiegel are now under Control, but the fire brigade is preparing for the possibility that existing embers could flare up again. A threat from Saxony could spread to Brandenburg.

The risk of forest fire is high and experts warn of the highest danger level 5 in the Elbe-Elster district, so that the situation must be observed closely. A brief look at the forest fire hazard index (WBI) of the German Weather Service shows that the situation remains critical and makes it clear that increased vigilance is still required, especially in the coming days, since there is no rain in sight.

• forest fire threat index (WBI) - levels:
• 1 = very low danger
• 2 = low danger
• 3 = medium danger
• 4 = high danger
• 5 = very high danger

Responsibility for the assessment of the risk of forest fire is responsible for the state authorities, and at the moment the situation is anything but relaxed. One can only hope that weather changes could soon cause relief. Until then, the region remains on alert.