Fire in Wandlitz: Shed burns down and threatens forest!

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On June 23, 2025, a fire broke out in Wandlitz, destroying a shed and parts of the forest. The police are investigating.

Am 23. Juni 2025 brach in Wandlitz ein Brand aus, der einen Schuppen und Teile des Waldes zerstörte. Die Polizei ermittelt.
On June 23, 2025, a fire broke out in Wandlitz, destroying a shed and parts of the forest. The police are investigating.

Fire in Wandlitz: Shed burns down and threatens forest!

On Monday, June 23, 2025, there was a devastating fire in Wandlitz that caused significant damage. The fire broke out at a weekend property on the lakefront, although the cause is still unknown. The fire brigade received the alarm early in the morning and quickly went to the scene, where the flames completely destroyed the shed and spread to an area of ​​around 400 square meters of forest and meadow. The estimated material damage amounts to around 20,000 euros. The criminal police have started investigating to clarify the cause of the fire, as Moz.de reports.

As the fire raged on the weekend property, surrounding areas were also put on alert. The fence to the neighboring property also suffered damage, which further aggravated the situation. Firefighters were under high pressure to prevent the flames from spreading further.

Fire in the Barnim Panorama

Bernau Live reported. A total of around 52 firefighters were on site, and further units from Basdorf, Schönwalde and Lanke were alerted with breathing apparatus.

The mayor of Wandlitz, Oliver Borchert, was informed about the situation during the operation. The fire department was able to quickly bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to other areas. The operation ended shortly after 7 p.m. Here too, the criminal police are investigating the cause of the fire.

The importance of forest protection

ble.de Comprehensive statistics on forest fires have been kept since the 1970s, recording area sizes, causes and losses. This data is not only used for information, but also for prevention in order to avoid future forest fires or at least reduce their size.

Forests play an important role in our ecosystem. They offer protection and recreation, but are also of economic importance. The protection and preservation of forest areas is therefore particularly important in order to limit the risks of fires and reduce the number of incidents in the coming years.

The current incidents in Wandlitz are an urgent appeal to seriously address the issue and reconsider preventive measures. Given the increase in forest fires in the region, those responsible should always be on guard to prevent such disasters.