Great fire in Saxony: Fire brigade fights against smoke and danger!
Great fire in Saxony: Fire brigade fights against smoke and danger!
Bautzen, Deutschland - In the Saxony region, the concerns about forest and environmental security are on the rise. Today, on July 3, 2025, a striking Waldbrand Former military training area in Gohrischheide, in the Meißen district. The fire, which began on Tuesday afternoon near a Sprenglatz of the ordnance disposal service, ensures increased smoke and odor nuisance in parts of the districts of Bautzen and Görlitz.
The Situation is peaking: As a result of the refreshing wind, the spread of the fire is observed primarily to the north, which forces the fire brigade to make increased efforts to protect the town of Nieska, a district of the city of Val Gardena. While the extinguishing work is considered difficult, the first from Brandenburg reported on Wednesday, where the fire already entered the region. In Wülknitz, too, parts of the Heidehäuser village had to be evacuated on Wednesday evening. The situation in Lichtenensee is also worrying, where temporary evacuation also took place.
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consequences of climate change
These incidents are part of a worrying trend: forest fires and bush fire are increasing worldwide, also in Germany. Some of these developments are to be attributed to the increasing dry and heat periods , which are favored by climate change. In Germany, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by forest fires in 2023, and the damage to nature and humanity should not be underestimated. Most forest fires in Germany are due to arson or negligence, with almost half of the fires have unknown causes.
More and more people have to face the effects of these natural events, be it in the form of evacuations or strong smoke that affects air quality. The developments in forest fires and dealing with them are not only a challenge for the fire brigade, but also for the entire affected communities.
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