Hundreds of rescue workers in action: forest fire in the Harz Out of control!
Hundreds of rescue workers in action: 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 in suspense since then. Over 300 firefighters are in constant use to combat the rapidly spreading flames. The fire brigade reports of a steep slope that also makes it difficult to extinguish the extinguishing work. The fire area has increased from three to eight hectares overnight, which makes the situation particularly tense. With wind speeds of up to 55 km/h, which are expected in the district, there are dangerous gusts of wind that additionally burden the extinguishing work. A fire-fighting plane, also known as "witch" and two helicopters, are in action to support the fire brigade with water discounts. target = "_ blank"> tag24 reports that ...
The causes of the fire are still unclear, but the fire brigade has reported that the situation can probably be brought under control on Monday. Fire brigade spokesman Michael Langlotz said that the emergency services do everything possible to fight the fire before dark. So far, no houses near the fire have been affected, which means a certain relief for the residents. ndr reports that ...
challenges of extinguishing work
One of the greatest challenges for the emergency services are the numerous onlookers who, despite the warning app "Nina", which regularly warns of the danger, cannot stay away from the fire. These onlookers often hinder the work of the fire brigade by blocking the emergency vehicles and making their way into the forest area difficult. This is not only dangerous, but also endangers the lives of the emergency services. NDR. that ...
forest fires are a significant problem that has increased significantly in recent years, especially due to the increasing dry and heat periods. These developments are related to the effects of climate change, which are not only recorded in Germany, but also worldwide. In Germany in 2023, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by forest fires, 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 the fires of unknown origin. The fact that we are also affected by such disasters here in Germany makes it clear how important preventive measures and responsible use of nature are.
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