Heat wave in Gera: Fire brigade fights against devastating field fire!

Heat wave in Gera: Fire brigade fights against devastating field fire!

Gera, Deutschland - Today, on June 25, 2025, the dry midsummer ensures an increased risk of fire in Gera. A field fire broke out in Dornaer Straße, which raged on about 150 square meters of land. The Gera fire brigade was quickly on hand and used several C pipes and around 2,000 liters of water to contain the fire. However, the high outside temperatures significantly made the extinguishing work significant and represented a great burden for the courageous volunteer firefighters.

The risk of forest fire in the region is alarming. According to the current reports, the forest fire hazard index (WBI) is at level 4 of 5, which is classified as high danger. The grassland fire index (GLFI) also evaluates the situation with level 5 of 5 - this shows that the risk of fires in open and unpopular terrain is extremely high. Anyone who is on the road in nature should therefore avoid open flames and strictly observe the smoking bans. The population is called to choose the emergency number 112 immediately in the event of suspected cases to ensure a quick reaction.

preventive measures and appeal to the citizens

With the high risk, the authorities are required. The police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the fire; Arson cannot be excluded. In this regard, the appeal to the citizens is more important than ever: It is due to each individual to help prevent further fires and support the emergency services.

In order to better assess the current danger, it is helpful to know the different stages of the forest fire hazard index. The WBI is calculated from various meteorological data that take into account the climatic conditions of the past five days, while the GLFI specifically evaluates the danger in non -shaded grass landscapes. More about this available on the pages of the German Weather Service , where tickets are also updated to the WBI and GLFI.

forest and grassland fires are not a cavalier offense. They can endanger human life and cause immense damage to nature. Therefore, the reference to the weather is of great importance. According to the district fire brigade association , the danger levels are continuously monitored in order to inform and prepare both the population and the fire brigade in good time.

Overall, the current situation in Gera shows how important it is to be careful and to become aware of the dangers of fire. Everyone can make a contribution to security - and that begins with a respectful way of dealing with nature.