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Emergency services from Central Saxony are fighting the forest fire in Gohrischheide
Emergency services from Central Saxony have been fighting forest fires in Gohrischheide since July 4, 2025. Warn of fire hazard!
Emergency services from Central Saxony are fighting the forest fire in Gohrischheide
A forest fire has been raging in the Gohrischheide near Zeithain for several days, and the situation is anything but relaxed. Emergency services from Central Saxony are actively working to bring the flames under control. Particularly noteworthy is the water supply fire brigade, which set off for the fire area on Thursday morning with forces from Burgstädt and Sachsenburg/Irbersdorf. After around twelve hours of work, the team has done its job for the time being. However, another mission is imminent: 22 firefighters are expected to return in the evening landkreis-mittelsachsen.de reported.
The situation is serious. Fire sources are located near places such as Jacobsthal, Neudorf, Heidehäuser, Lichtensee and Nieska. Fortunately, the fire was able to be contained from spreading during the night towards the nearby Bundeswehr barracks; Luckily the fire did not spread to the area. On Thursday, a federal police helicopter was in action and dropped an impressive 63,000 liters of fire-fighting water. A total of four helicopters are in action on Friday, including two firefighting helicopters from the Bundeswehr, according to reports from mdr.de.
Higher forest fire warning level
Forest fire warning level 3 currently applies in Central Saxony. District Administrator Sven Krüger expressed his thanks to the firefighters and all emergency services for their commitment and excellent cooperation across district borders. These fires are not only dangerous for the environment, but also for many living beings. The increasing droughts and heat waves, which are known to be favored by climate change, are a major problem. Loud Statista In 2023, there were over 1,200 hectares of forest in Germany that were lost to fires.
The wildfires also have negative impacts on the environment and the health of people in the area. Fine dust is released, which endangers the air we breathe. What is particularly tragic is that many of these forest fires are caused by human error or even arson. Experience shows that around half of the fires are unexplained and paint a worrying picture.
Preventive measures
In an important step, the city of Dresden has issued a general decree that prohibits entering the forest in forest fire danger levels 4 and 5. Parking outside of designated areas is also not permitted, especially not at the edge of the forest. Considering that a majority of forest fires are started by humans, it becomes clear how important our shared responsibility is in this matter.
If residents or interested parties would like up-to-date information about the fire, they can contact the Meißen district's citizens' hotline on 03521 725 7251 from 8 a.m.