Storm Ziros: Fire brigades alerted - chaos in Berlin and Brandenburg!

Storm Ziros: Fire brigades alerted - chaos in Berlin and Brandenburg!

A violent storm on June 23rd mainly affected Berlin and Brandenburg. The storm “Ziros” caused accidents, damage and massive operations, as Stadtblatt Online reports. The first reports of fallen trees and blockages were already available in the afternoon, when the wind sometimes reached speeds of up to 108 km/h.

The situation was particularly dramatic in the capital and neighboring areas. In Hakenfelde, a person died when a tree fell on their car, and in Schönwalde, in Havelland, there was also a fatal accident caused by falling branches. In total, several people, including a cyclist on Clayallee, were seriously injured and had to be taken to hospitals. According to Berliner Zeitung, the Berlin fire brigade had recorded over 500 missions by the evening.

Endless fire service operations

In Kleinmachnow, the volunteer fire department had to deal with twelve alarms within just 90 minutes.

In a dramatic moment, a large tree was thrown onto a roadway, obliterating a car. Fortunately, something worse was prevented as there was only one sheet metal damage and no injuries were reported. The Teltow fire department's emergency services also showed commitment, supporting their neighbors in eliminating the danger.

Fallen trees not only blocked roads but also sidewalks, making it much more difficult for residents to get around. In addition to Puschkinstrasse and Schwarzen Weg in Stahnsdorf, damage was also found in Lichterfelder Allee and in the parking lot near Thomas Phillips' shop. The entire area was affected by the devastating effects of the storm.

Public transport paralyzed

Public transport also came to a standstill. The Berlin S-Bahn had to temporarily stop traffic completely due to fallen trees, which caused unpleasant situations for many commuters and travelers. There were also massive disruptions to the BVG subway, bus lines and tram routes. Deutsche Bahn reported delays and even closed the long-distance route between Berlin and Hamburg for several hours.

In addition, the German Weather Service warned of strong thunderstorms and hurricane-like gusts, with wind speeds of up to 100 km/h. This all contributed to a “weather emergency,” as the fire department aptly put it. Information about the weather situation can also be found on the Unwetterzentrale, where severe weather warnings are constantly updated. Here you can get comprehensive information about weather conditions and possible storms.

Overall, the work of the emergency services is priceless in this crisis situation. Your quick and prompt action was able to avert wooden floors and possibly even worse. The public is still asked to exercise caution and stay informed about current weather conditions.