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Rising Forest Fires Amid Drought Conditions
2024-09-06 09:00:08
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Rising Forest Fires Amid Drought Conditions

Forest fires are ravaging various regions in Northern Germany, with areas like Wust-Fischbeck and Genthin affected. Fire departments in Stendal and Börde are battling fires and fallen trees, hampered by strong winds.

Anhalt-Bitterfeld also faces a 3.5-hectare fire in Burgkemnitz, with high fire risks across multiple regions. A significant blaze in Oberpfalz has seen 6,000 square meters of forest destroyed, complicating firefighting efforts due to the rugged terrain.

Additionally, a fire in Ronneburg has consumed 21 hectares of fields and woodlands, further straining firefighting resources amidst the ongoing drought.

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The press radar on this topic:

zeit
5. September 2024 um 15:46

Drought: Fires occupy the fire departments in the northern part of the country

Forest fires in Wust-Fischbeck (4,000 sqm), Genthin (2,000 sqm), and at the Jersleber Lake and Mittelland Canal; Fire department operations in the districts of Stendal and Börde due to fires and fallen trees; strong wind hindered extinguishing work.
mdr
6. September 2024 um 07:43

Another Forest Fire: Fire Department in the Anhalt-Bitterfeld District Deployed

Environment
Another forest fire in Saxony-Anhalt; Fire department operation in Burgkemnitz, Muldestausee municipality; Fires also near Genthin, Melkow and on the Mittellandkanal; Road closures on B107 and B188; Forest fire danger in Saxony-Anhalt at the highest level 5 in several regions.
stern
6. September 2024 um 07:08

Fire Department Operation: 6,000 Square Meters of Forest Burned

Forest fire in the Upper Palatinate region; 6,000 square meters of forest burned; 130 firefighters involved in the operation; Extinguishing efforts hindered by hilly, remote location.
gmx
6. September 2024 um 07:07

Fire in Ronneburg engulfs 21 hectares of field and forest

The fire department has to respond to field fires in the summer again and again. Now it was the case in Ronneburg.
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