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Burst truck tire causes fire on the A6 – risk of forest fire increases!
A burst truck tire caused an embankment fire on the A6 near Crailsheim on June 21, 2025, while there is a high risk of forest fires in the Main-Tauber district.
Burst truck tire causes fire on the A6 – risk of forest fire increases!
Yesterday at noon a dramatic incident occurred on the A6 between Kirchberg an der Jagst and Crailsheim, which once again illustrates the high risk of forest fires in our region. A burst truck tire caused an embankment fire around 2 p.m. after the tire carcass came loose due to a technical defect. The 51-year-old driver only noticed the spark a few kilometers later and drove the vehicle to the nearest parking lot, but by then 400 square meters of the embankment had already gone up in flames. The Crailsheim and Satteldorf fire departments were quickly on the scene to extinguish the fire with five vehicles and 28 emergency services. Luckily there were no injuries, but the situation is a clear sign of the current dangers. SWR reports that The region is currently struggling with a high risk of forest fires.
The weather conditions are doing the rest, as the combination of little rain, rising temperatures and bright sunshine has increased the risk of fires. A look across the landscape reveals that the risk of forest fires in the Main-Tauber district and Hohenlohe district is already divided into levels. In Öhringen, level four is expected, while in Niederstetten the highest warning level is five. Under these conditions, grilling in or near the forest is strictly prohibited. This also applies to other leisure activities, such as the Berlin fire department information that points out the risks of smoking and open fires near forests.
Danger experienced in Austria
Given the current circumstances, it is important to remain vigilant. The combination of drought and businesses without the necessary precautions can result in disaster if burning leaves or cigarette butts are left unattended. Therefore, each of us should treat nature responsibly and, in the event of damage, immediately alert the fire department on the emergency number 112 or 110. It is all the more important to describe the exact location, because every second can be crucial when it comes to protecting our forests and therefore the habitats of people and animals.