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Danger of forest fires in the Harz: Fire brigade fights against flames near Goslar!
Forest fire near Goslar in the Harz Mountains: 320 firefighters are fighting flames on 8 hectares. Cause of fire unclear, risk remains.
Danger of forest fires in the Harz: Fire brigade fights against flames near Goslar!
The forest fire in the Harz near Goslar is causing a high alert. Since Sunday evening, June 22nd, around 6 p.m., around 300 firefighters have been battling the fire, which covers an area of around 8 hectares - the equivalent of over 11 football fields. The situation remains tense because the flames are not yet completely under control, as gusts of wind make extinguishing work difficult and repeatedly lead to flare-ups haz.de reported.
The fire brigade is currently deployed not only from Goslar, but also numerous teams from the surrounding stations are involved in fighting the flames. A firefighting helicopter, the Harz “Hexe”, could not be used due to the windy conditions. Instead, the emergency services are concentrating on fighting the fire on the ground, with two helicopters called in to provide support, one of which flies regularly in the operational zone and the other on call.
Weather conditions and challenges
The current weather situation plays a crucial role in fighting the fire. While the humidity was over 50% on Tuesday and 80% is forecast for Wednesday, the strong winds continue to pose a major challenge. These are not only dangerous for the emergency services, but could also further complicate the situation in the fire area. The operation is expected to last at least until Wednesday ndr.de.
The affected forest area was initially between two and seven hectares, but was later estimated to be up to seven hectares. Fortunately, no people or houses in the immediate vicinity of the fire area are at risk. Nevertheless, the police have already issued a warning via the “Nina” app and urges caution, especially in the Königsberg, Nordberg and Steinberg areas, where entering the forest is prohibited due to smoke and heat.
A recurring problem
Forest fires in the Harz Mountains are a traditional problem that has increased in recent years. Similar incidents occurred in the region in 2022 and 2024. The causes can often be found in the dryness and the high proportion of dead wood, which particularly fuels the fire. This trend is linked to rising temperatures and increasing drought, which are favored by climate change. Last year, the Goslar district recorded a total of nine fire incidents, and eight fires have already been counted in 2025, without taking current events into account statista.com emphasized.
The situation is made even more difficult by onlookers obstructing the fire department. Residents and visitors are asked to adhere to the rules of conduct and to avoid smoking and grilling while hiking in order to minimize further risks.
The cause of the current forest fire is currently unknown and an investigation has been initiated. In view of the current developments, it is to be hoped that the emergency services can quickly gain the upper hand over the flames.