Waldbrand in the Harz: Fire brigade fights against flames near Goslar!
Waldbrand in the Harz: Fire brigade fights against flames near Goslar!
in the Harz has been burning since Sunday evening, June 23, 2025, at Goslar. A forest fire broke out near the Grane Valley lock and has expanded quickly due to the current weather conditions. According to az-online.de, the flames have reached an area of around seven to eight hectares, which corresponds to about five to six soccer fields. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear. The strong wind, which also makes the extinguishing work difficult and drives the fire front, is also bad for the extinguishing teams.
The fire brigade now has the right flank of the fire under control, but continues to work intensively on the left flank. With over 300 emergency services, various special units and fire aircraft - including the "Hexe 1" - are in use to combat fire. In addition, tree felling machines (Harvester) should be used to support the extinguishing work. This is also reported by the colleagues from [NDR.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/braunschweig_harz_goettingen/waldbrand-im-harz-hitze-erschwert-loeschen
The role of the weather
The weather plays a crucial role in combating fire. The weather service has predicted storm gusts between 75 and 95 km/h for the region, which also endangers the work. On top of that, the region has been suffering from drought for months - a situation that is unfortunately increasingly frequent in Germany and which is tightened by climate change. Forest fires are not only a threat to flora and fauna, but also a great risk of human health and environment, as the Statista study shows.
In recent years, Germany has experienced forest fires. In 2023, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by fires and the frequency is slightly declining. Nevertheless, where the current fire is located, Lower Saxony is badly affected. In many regions there is a medium risk of forest fire, and the fire brigade urgently warns of the dangers that assume flue gases and fallen trees.
health risks and preparations
So far, no injuries or damage to residential buildings have been reported. However, the surrounding areas were cordoned off to protect passers -by. The warning app "Nina" has also sent reports before entering the endangered forest area. The fire brigade encourages the population to avoid the affected area, as onlookers hinder the use of the rescue workers. The public is informed about the official channels of the city of Goslar.The fire brigade will probably have to do with the progressive reverberation work until at least Wednesday. The efforts of the emergency services are supported by the excellent infrastructure of a nearby mountain hut, where more than 300 emergency services are supplied.
In the end, it remains to be seen whether the hoped -for rains can stop the fire. The situation is tense and the fire brigade is well positioned to cope with the challenge.| Details | |
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