Waldbrand in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt: Geraer fire brigade in large operations!

Waldbrand in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt: Geraer fire brigade in large operations!

Gösselsdorf, Deutschland - On July 22, 2025, the disaster protection train "Retten" of the city of Gera reported a new effort in the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt. The train was alerted at 2:45 p.m. by the fire and rescue station 1 in Gera to support the difficulties of a forest fire near Gösselsdorf. The arrival in the provision room in Schmiedefeld is planned for around 4:00 p.m. in order to initiate the necessary measures in good time.

fire in Geraer Stadtwald

mdr.de there is suspicion of arson, while self-inflammation can be excluded. About 7,000 square meters of space were affected before the fire brigade was able to successfully end its fire -fighting rate around three hours after the fire broke out.

The Gera fire brigade was also in use with four volunteers in addition to the professional fire brigade, and an additional fire engine from Bad Köstritz was used to support. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident, but damage was caused in the middle five -digit range.

volunteers and police support operational measures

The Gera fire brigade would like to thank all emergency services for their tireless efforts and remains in contact with the population to inform about the current developments. The primary goal of the emergency services is to control the situation and to minimize the risk to the environment and the residents.

The persistent concern for forest fires makes it clear that larger measures for fire prevention and public security are required in the region. Therefore, the police also remain active and pursue the investigation in suspicion of arson.