Drama in Hartha: Laubenbrand ensures huge smoke over the city!

Drama in Hartha: Laubenbrand ensures huge smoke over the city!

On Friday afternoon, July 11th, 2025, the Hartha fire brigade was called to a fire above the Wiesenstrasse sports field. At shortly before 5 p.m. the Situation was already tense when dark smoke rose from a forest. The alarmed rescue workers arrived at the site, but the balance sheet was sobering: the arbor burned out completely and there was not much to save. A smell of fire was noticeable in the entire environment, such as sächsische.de reported.

The fact that the situation was more complex explained in the later investigation: the cause of the fire remains unclear, and the arbor was not connected to the electricity network. This indicates that a technical defect can probably be excluded. The police have already started investigations. (More information at dnn.de )

The dramatic use of the fire brigade

The operation on Tuesday afternoon was a challenge for the Hartha volunteer fire brigade. Alarmed at 5:34 p.m., they had to move out to an empty gazebo in the allotment garden behind the city forest. Inside, garbage deposits were on fire, which made it difficult for the fire brigade to quickly control the situation. The emergency services were on site with four vehicles, and after a while the situation could be defused. Alarmed fire brigades from Waldheim, Gersdorf and Wendishain were allowed to reverse on the way after the circumstances were clarified.

The fire fighting was carried out by opening windows and doors. In addition, the roof of the arbor was opened to extinguish embers. The entire mission dragged on until around 8 p.m. Nevertheless, it was clear that the arbor, which was located in a overgrown garden, was to be demolished, which the police are considering. This measure is supported by the fact that the arbor was apparently no longer used.

an alarm sign for the community

The incidents throw a light on the dangers of unused land and poorly maintained buildings. The statistics on fire damage shows that unused or overgrown properties are a potential risk, and remains a warning signal for neighbors and responsible bodies. A look at current data makes it clear that such incidents are not isolated, as in the ifs

The investigation into a previous fire on February 20, in which a car burned out and a trash was blown up, still run. Here the question of security in the neighborhood remains explosive and requires a critical view by the city administration and the residents.