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Hundreds of rescue workers on duty: forest fire in the Harz out of control!
In the Harz near Goslar, over 300 firefighters fought against a spreading forest fire, supported by aircraft and special vehicles.
Hundreds of rescue workers on duty: forest fire in the Harz out of control!
On the evening of June 23, 2025, a fire broke out in a forest in the Harz near Goslar, which has kept the emergency services on tenterhooks ever since. Over 300 firefighters are on constant duty to fight the rapidly spreading flames. The fire department reports that there is a steep slope, which makes extinguishing work even more difficult. The fire area increased from three to eight hectares overnight, making the situation particularly tense. With wind speeds of up to 55 km/h expected in the district, there will be dangerous gusts of wind, which will put additional strain on the firefighting work. A firefighting plane, also known as a “witch”, and two helicopters are in use to support the fire brigade with water drops. Tag24 reports that…
The causes of the fire are still unclear, but the fire department reported that the situation is expected to be brought under control on Monday. Fire department spokesman Michael Langlotz said that the emergency services were doing everything they could to fight the fire before nightfall. So far, no homes near the fire have been affected, which provides some relief for residents. NDR reports that…
Challenges of extinguishing work
One of the biggest challenges for the emergency services are the numerous onlookers who cannot stay away from the fire despite the “Nina” warning app, which regularly warns of the danger. These onlookers often hinder the work of the fire brigade by blocking the emergency vehicles and making it difficult to get into the forest area. This is not only dangerous, but also endangers the lives of emergency responders. NDR states that…
Forest fires are a significant problem that has increased significantly in recent years, especially due to increasing dry and hot periods. These developments are related to the effects of climate change, which are being recorded not only in Germany but also worldwide. In Germany, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by forest fires in 2023, with most cases in Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. Statista shows that…
The most common causes of forest fires are arson and negligence, with around half of fires being of unknown origin. The fact that we are also affected by such disasters here in Germany shows how important preventative measures and responsible treatment of nature are.