Fire brigade practices in the Dreißbach valley: at lightning speed against the forest fire!

Fire brigade practices in the Dreißbach valley: at lightning speed against the forest fire!

The sun shines through the trees in the Dreißbach valley and combines with an excitement that is in the air. Over 130 firefighters from South Thuringia were gathered here to take part in a large -scale forest fire exercise. The scenario was dangerous: a rapidly spreading fire on a difficult to access steep slope had to be combated. The findings from this exercise, which will be evaluated in the coming week, clearly show a need for more emergency services and more frequent detachments. Radio traffic was overloaded during the exercise, so at least two communication channels are to be set up to improve coordination. A two kilometer-long hose line was also relocated to ensure the water supply, such as MDR reported.

This exercise is not only important for the participating firefighters, but also an important step to improve security precautions in the region.

serious traffic accidents demand emergency services

traffic safety remains a burning topic in the region. On Saturday afternoon there was a serious accident on the A71 near Meiningen, in which three people were seriously injured. A 40-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle, got on the green strip and was thrown back onto the road. There was a lateral collision with another car, so that both vehicles were no longer mobile, while a third car was damaged by the fluid debris. The highway had to be closed between Meiningen-Nord and Meiningen-Süd for several hours.

Winter highlights in Oberhof

In the coming winter, Oberhof could experience an even larger event weekend than originally planned. With the racing track on the Königssee in Bavaria, which is currently not available, the Thuringian Schlitte- und Bobsportverband (TSBV) checks whether you can take over a racing toilet World Cup. Two racing tobogganing world cups may be held in a row in Oberhof. Already in January there are five World Cups for racing toilet, biathlon, cross-country skiing and Nordic combination, such as Biathlon-oberhof.com . The BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2024 begins on January 3 and is opened in the Arena am Rennsteig with a large opening ceremony at 7 p.m.

The preparations are in full swing: 20,000 cubic meters of snow are already in reserve, and the routes are largely snowed. Organizer Bernd Wernicke is optimistic that everything will be finished in time, despite mild temperatures and rain. So far, 52,000 tickets have already been sold, with the double events being particularly popular at the weekend.

social challenges in Zella-Mehlis

In Zella-Mehlis, a tragic incident causes excitement. Mayor Torsten Widder said about the arrest of two 19-year-old suspect who are suspected of being involved in the allegedly violent death of a 23-year-old man. The body was found in a stream two and a half weeks ago, which triggered concern with the population. The mayor expresses his condolences to the bereaved.

increasing threats from tricksters

Another worrying phenomenon is the increased shock calls in Sonneberg. Trickers try to deceive the elderly by accidents of accidents among family members. A senior citizen lost several thousand euros, and a 68-year-old man from Meiningen even made a loss of 110,000 euros. The police advise vigilance and caution towards unexpected calls.

The region is in constant change, and while exciting events such as the Biathlon World Cup are imminent, the challenges of everyday life are also present. It is to be hoped that the community in South Thuringia continues to hold together and find common solutions.