Waldbrand in Saxony: disaster alarm and evacuations in Meißen!

Waldbrandgefahr in Nordsachsen: Aktuelle Warnstufen, Evakuierungen und Einsatzkräfte zur Bekämpfung der Flammen.
Risk of forest in northern Saxony: current warning levels, evacuations and emergency services to combat the flames. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Waldbrand in Saxony: disaster alarm and evacuations in Meißen!

What a turmoil in Saxony! The risk of forest fire was extremely high recently and has achieved worrying dimensions. But a short breath was in sight, because showers and thunderstorms on the night of today have defused the danger situation for the time being. According to stern has now sunk in the region, where stay.

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it shows that relaxation can only be short -lived. For the weekend, a return to the highest warning level 5, especially in the north of the Free State, is predicted. The Gohrischheide in the Meißen district is also affected, where a large forest fire is still a serious problem. Disaster alarm has already been triggered here for three communities.

a fire that does not want to end

In the Gohrischheide in the Meißen district, it continues to burn unchecked. The fire that broke out three days ago near a Sprenglatz of the ordnance disposal service spreads out due to a change in the wind. According to a report by Saxon are over 500 emergency services on site to fight the flames. Unfortunately, the situation now also requires the evacuation of Neudorf, while the residents were brought to safety in the Heidehäuser district of Wülknitz on Wednesday evening.

The situation remains tense. The fire has now also reached the neighboring Brandenburg and it is feared that more and more people have to be flee from the flames and the swirling smoke. In addition, two firefighters from Brandenburg were seriously injured, which underlines the urgency of the situation again. Several roads in the Meißen district are closed so as not to hinder the emergency services.

Caution in the forest remains the top priority

The problem of the risk of forest fire should not be underestimated. This has also not escaped the state -owned company Sachsenforst. As Forest Saxony , dealing with open fire in the forest is prohibited all year round. This means that smoking, grilling or igniting bearing fabric are absolutely taboo. Anyone who violates these rules must expect sensitive fines. After all, unauthorized actions can cost up to 1,000 euros!

forest paths must also be kept free in order not to deny rescue workers. In the event of a fire, the fire brigade must be informed immediately under number 112. The dry vegetation can quickly ignite, so that everyone who likes to travel in the forest needs a good knack for security.

The current developments in Saxony are an urgent memory of how quickly a situation can turn and how important it is to be vigilant and careful. Let's be inspired by the courageous firefighters and we take care of our forests!

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