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Forest fire in the Harz: Fire brigade ends operation - area reopened!
After the forest fire near Goslar that broke out on June 22nd, the area was reopened. Cleanup work has been completed.
Forest fire in the Harz: Fire brigade ends operation - area reopened!
After the devastating forest fire on Königsberg near Goslar, which broke out on June 22nd, the emergency services were finally able to give the all-clear last weekend. The fire brigade has largely completed its operation in the affected area. The warnings were lifted and the forest area was reopened to hikers. This was announced in a press release from the city of Goslar ndr.de reports.
Although the ongoing clean-up work has been completed, the final “fire out” assurance remains to be seen as hot spots still need to be monitored. Over the next few days, the fire department will be present in the fire area with a team and two vehicles in order to identify possible risks at an early stage.
Technology in use
An exciting tool that is used to control embers is a drone called “Little Witch”. This helps to locate the hidden embers and record GPS coordinates. Further exploration remains important to avoid danger to hikers and the environment. Over 1,560 firefighters were deployed in the Harz Mountains to contain the flames and extinguish the forest fire, which eventually spread to around seven hectares - the equivalent of around ten football fields. Day24 added.
Unfortunately, firefighting efforts were unable to completely prevent some hay bales in a field from bursting into flames. The cause of the fire remains unclear and will only be determined once the fire has been completely extinguished and the fire department can move back to its location in the fire area.
The danger of forest fires
Forest fires have become an increasingly pressing problem in recent years, not only in Germany but worldwide. Loud Statista The increase in such natural disasters is encouraged by periods of heat and drought, which bring with them growing climatic challenges. These fires are not only catastrophic for the environment, but also have serious financial and health consequences due to the fine dust released.
In recent years, over 1,200 hectares nationwide have been destroyed by forest fires, while in 2022, over 3,000 hectares reached the highest value in the last 30 years. The Harz region is particularly affected, and in Lower Saxony careless actions and arson are among the most common reasons. An alarm bell for all nature lovers who should be aware of the risks posed by nature.
The situation remains tense and the authorities and fire departments will do everything in their power to prevent such fires from spreading. While we enjoy nature, we should also be careful about how we treat our environment. The coming weeks will be crucial for security in the Harz.