Fire risk in the Gohrischheide: Fire brigade fights against the flames!

Fire risk in the Gohrischheide: Fire brigade fights against the flames!

Gohrischheide, Deutschland - A violent fire currently employs the emergency services in the Meißen district, and the situation remains tense. Three days ago, the fire broke out in the Gohrischheide, a former military training area near Riesa. In the meantime, almost 500 firefighters have been deployed - including numerous helpers from Central Saxony, who have fulfilled the visit to help of the Meißen district. sächsische.de Water supply has been on site since Thursday morning and consists of around 25 emergency services and four vehicles.

The fire area extends over a total area of ​​around 600 hectares. It is particularly concerned that the fire came up to about 150 meters to the road between Lichtenensee and Neudorf. Emergency services and farmers are in use around the clock to combat the flame sea and ensure that the fire does not spread further. mdr.de enforced.

evacuation measures and challenges

In view of the deteriorating location, an evacuation warning was issued in Lichtenensee shortly before midnight. However, this was lifted again later due to a surprising wind shoot. Nevertheless, 45 residents of a nearby dormitory had to evacuate for people with disabilities. Zeithain Mayor Mirko Pollmer commented concerns about the financial consequences of the large -scale operation and the associated stress for the community. The military director of the Jacobsthal village fire brigade described the missions as extremely challenging, especially since the risk of fire in the area has proven to be very high.

The dynamic location is classified as critical by Ronny Werner, spokesman for the district of Meißen. On Thursday morning, the "Nina" app also published a warning of odor nuisance in Dresden and the adjacent Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Mountains. In the meantime, the fire brigades have been called up for increased cooperation from several directions, since the situation has to be continuously monitored.

challenges from climate change

The increasing frequency of forest fires reminds us of how much climate change has an impact on our environment. Global statistics show that forest fires in Germany and elsewhere increase. According to Statista.com , over 1,200 hectares in Germany were lost in 2023, while the number of fires was severely reduced by natural causes. Despite these sobering numbers, in 2023 there was comparatively fewer affected by fires than in the previous year.

In particular in the southern countries of Europe, forest fires are often catastrophic, but Germany is also not spared from these dangers. A circumstance that not only brings with it space loss, but also environmental and health damage. In view of this reality, it can be seen how important the cooperation between the emergency services and the quick reaction are to prevent larger tragedies.

The next few hours and days will be crucial to combat the flames and prevent the spread to inhabited areas.