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Fire damage in the forest: city center temporarily without street lights!
Technical renovation work on the street lighting in Forst (Lausitz) after fire damage. Restoration by November 11, 2025.
Fire damage in the forest: city center temporarily without street lights!
In the city center of Forst (Lausitz) there will be technical renovation work on the street lighting in the coming days. As [Niederlausitz Aktuell](https://www.niederlausitz-aktuell.de/niederlausitz-aktuell/orte/spree-neisse/forst-lausitz/305079/nach-brand Schaden-forster-innenstadt-am-montag-kurz-ohne-strassenlicht.html) reports, this work is scheduled to begin on November 10, 2025. The reason for these necessary measures is the fire damage that occurred to the power supply control cabinets in August 2025.
The fire, which broke out on the night of August 22, severely affected not only power supply but also lighting in key areas of the city. Central streets such as Am Markt, Amtstraße, Haagstraße and the Cottbuser Straße pedestrian zone are affected. The fountain next to the town church of St. Nikolai was not spared either. Many of these streets have been without lighting for a long time, which has been inconvenient for both residents and visitors.
Quick restoration of lighting
The upcoming renovation work aims to restore the stability and safety of the street lighting. During the evening of the work, the lighting in the affected areas will be temporarily out of operation. Fortunately, street lighting will be fully functional again on November 11, 2025, which should significantly improve the situation for everyone affected.
The problem of street lighting is an issue that is also on the agenda in many other cities. A lighting master plan, such as that presented here here, is a valuable tool for planning and improving lighting. The aim of such planning is not only to increase security, but also to preserve the aesthetics of the city and find sustainable solutions.
An important aspect is that lighting should be used in a way that is environmentally friendly and at the same time improves people's orientation in the city. Directed light should only be used where it is actually needed to avoid light pollution and save energy.
The preparations for the lighting modernization in Forst are a step in the right direction that could also inspire other cities. It remains to be hoped that after the work, the residents of Forst will not only be able to walk through the city safely and well-lit again, but will also regain some quality of life.