Heat wave in Weißwasser: Fire brigade saves trees with 4800 liters of water!

Hitzewelle in Weißwasser am 30.06.2025: Feuerwehr bewässert Bäume, um Waldbrände zu vermeiden. Tipps zur Vorsicht bei extremer Hitze.
Heat wave in Weißwasser on June 30, 2025: Fire brigade irrigates trees to avoid forest fires. Tips for caution in extreme heat. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Heat wave in Weißwasser: Fire brigade saves trees with 4800 liters of water!

The heat wave in Weißwasser reached its peak on Wednesday. Already on Monday before noon it was brooding in the city, and the soils are partly dust dry. In order to support the trees in the area, the fire brigade has bundled its strength and supports the municipal building yard with all sorts of irrigation actions. Firefighter Dennis Hemmo and his colleague have been on the station forecourt since 9 a.m. and have several thousand liters of water in their luggage. Just a few hours later, the second tank had to be injected empty after water was provided with up to 100 liters of water over a dozen trees.

But not only the trees are the focus of the fire brigade. Discounts and other plantings are also irrigated to maintain the green in the city. "We also planned a few missions for the coming days, especially with the young plantings," reports Hemmo. The great heat demands its toll, but so far there have been no forest fires in this heat season - a relief for the fire brigade.

call for caution in heat waves

The prevention measures also include that grilling in nature should only take place in places designated for this, and cigarette stubs should definitely not be disposed of in the forest, even if they no longer burn. "We have to take all responsibility for our environment and make sure that no dangerous situations arise," says Hachemer.

outdoor security

With planned outdoor activities, it is particularly important to have an eye on the upset thunderstorms. Warn apps can serve well here. In the event of a storm, a fixed building is the safest place. If you are outdoors and be surprised by a thunderstorm, you should crouch and avoid high objects such as trees or metal constructions. In road traffic it is advisable to wait at a storm and hail at a tree -free parking space.

and do not forget: emergencies such as accidents or fires should be reported immediately under emergency number 112. According to a thunderstorm, damage that does not represent an acute danger should only be reported afterwards.

In times like these, it once again realizes how important it is to deal responsibly with nature and the challenges that it offers us. Heat waves and possible storms not only bring dangers, but also require mindfulness and solidarity community.

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