Red alarm level: forest fire at Forst Lausitz! Fire brigade in continuous use!

Red alarm level: forest fire at Forst Lausitz! Fire brigade in continuous use!

On Monday afternoon, June 10, 2025, a devastating forest fire appeared in the forest area near Forst Lausitz, which quickly mobilized the emergency services. According to Statista

The local fire brigades were quickly deployed. A total of 16 firefighters fought with several D-jet pipes against the flames that were driven from medium to strong wind speed and threatened to spread further in the forest. Another vehicle from the Mulknitz fire brigade was alerted, but was not used. Thanks to a solid water supply, the flame was brought under control quickly and successfully deleted after about an hour and a half at around 3 p.m. href = "https://www.tag24.de/thema/naturkatastrophen/waldbrand-brandenburg/grosser-waldbrand-in-lausitz-ziche-feuerwehrkraefte-im-Einsatz-3381287"> TAG24 reported.

challenges in use

An obstacle for the savior represented the wrong registration address, which led to a difficult approach to the site. The vehicles had to penetrate deeper into a forest to combat the fire. Such challenges are not unusual; However, the fast reaction of the fire brigade is crucial to avert major damage.

The causes of forest fires are varied and often unclear. It turns out that part of the fires are caused by human failure or even arson, which continues to complicate the situation. In 2023, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by fires in Germany, whereas in 2022 with over 3,000 hectares the highest value has been recorded in the past 30 years, as the statista analysis shows.

The role of climate change

forest fires are not only a danger to the local ecosystem, but also for the health of the people who live nearby. They relieve fine dust and other pollutants that can have a negative impact on the airways. In recent years, the picture has changed globally: Especially in countries such as the USA, Australia and in the Amazon region have become an increasingly common phenomenon. In 2023 alone, around 11.9 million hectares of forest space fell to the flames globally.

The situation in Brandenburg could only be the tip of the iceberg. Experts warn of an increase in the frequency and intensity of these natural events - a sure sign that there is something in the bush. The fire in Forst Lausitz could be another example that the region is not immune to the contradictions of nature. So let's stay attentive and thank the brave emergency services who do everything they can to fight the flames and protect our forests.