Wald fire danger! Dramatic extinguishing work on Ravensberg near Bad Sachsa

Wald fire danger! Dramatic extinguishing work on Ravensberg near Bad Sachsa

Ravensberg bei Bad Sachsa, Deutschland - A spectacular forest fire caused a sensation on Wednesday evening at Bad Sachsa in the Göttingen district. The fire broke out on the Ravensberg and spread to around two hectares. While the Bad Sachsa fire brigade fought the focal of the fire with a high effort, an Unimog was used to facilitate the extinguishing work on the steep slope. According to NDR was a special challenge, since Distances had to be built up.

The emergency services dug the ground to suffocate embers and prevent the fire from spreading further. The strong winds had repeatedly rejected the fire. Fortunately, there were no reports on injuries; The birds of prey in the nearby Harzfalkenhof were also not in danger because the aviaries were watered for safety.

the cause of the fire unclear

The exact circumstances that led to this forest fire are still unclear. Investigations by the Bad Lauterberg police are underway to determine the cause of the fire. A previous field fire in the region near Auhagen had already affected 10,000 square meters of space, and around 8,000 square meters of forest burned in Holdorf. So it happens that forest fires in Germany are increasingly a worrying topic. Statista reports that over 1,200 hectares of forest were destroyed by fires in 2023, a trend that is questionable and, above all, favored by climate change.

The high speed of spreading this fire not only endangers the habitats of many animals, but also has far -reaching health consequences from the fine dust released. In recent years, southern flank areas in Europe, the USA and the Amazon region have been affected by the loss of forest areas.

challenges for the fire brigade

In the case of the fire -torn Ravensberg, the firefighters had to deal with extreme conditions. Temperatures on the ground were still about 200 degrees Celsius, which made deletion even more difficult. Despite the heavy use of around 200 firefighters and a fire -fighting aircraft, which was equipped with 3,000 liters of water, the risk of rebuilt remains high.

The importance of the Ravensberg is not only landscape, but also important for the local infrastructure, since the restaurant, the Ravensbergbaud, must remain temporarily closed due to the fire. The Ravensberg, known for its 64 meter high broadcasting tower, is a striking feature of the Harz Skyline and attracts many visitors.

The incident is another example of the challenges that our forests have to master in times of climate change. With a growing dangerous forest fire situation in Germany, we have to seriously think about the protective measures and how we can preserve our natural resources.