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Alarm in Kalchreuth: Fire brigade searches in vain for forest fire!
On July 2, 2025, a fire alarm was triggered in Kalchreuth, which turned out to be a false alarm. Several fire departments searched for a suspected forest fire, but did not find any fire.
Alarm in Kalchreuth: Fire brigade searches in vain for forest fire!
On the evening of July 2, 2025, a fire alarm caused excitement in the Erlanger Oberland. Shortly before 9 p.m., a suspected forest fire was reported near Kalchreuth. An area of around 1000 square meters could potentially have caught fire during the alarm. Several fire departments from the region, including the Eschenau fire department and the Kalchreuth fire department, were immediately mobilized to counteract the potential emergency. In addition to the fire brigades, the rescue service and the police were also on duty to investigate the situation and provide assistance. [NN.de reports that ...](https://www.nn.de/region/erlangen-hoechstadt/feuerwehrsatz-bei-kalchreuth-entpuppt-sich-als- Fehlalarm-1.14746077)
Despite an intensive search, supported by a drone from the Forth Fire Department, no fire could be discovered. After about an hour and a half, operations management finally gave the all-clear and called off the operation. It was all the more gratifying for the Eschenau fire department, which reported on Facebook about the successful outcome of the operation. The quick reactions of the emergency services prevented anything worse from happening.
Danger of forest fires in the region
The partially all-clear message comes at a time when the region is at high risk of forest fires. In the Tennenloher Forest, extinguishing work is still ongoing after a devastating forest fire that broke out on April 30, 2025. According to InFranken.de, the fire covered an area of around 40,000 square meters, with numerous wild animals losing their lives. The police assume arson and are investigating this case. In the meantime, animal rights activists are also active, searching for and caring for injured animals.
The challenges in this area are enormous: the ground is at risk from munitions, which makes access to the embers difficult. Some sources of fire are found up to 30 centimeters deep in the ground, which makes controlling the fire even more complicated. Despite these difficulties, the fire department plans to let the fire burn down in a controlled manner in order to find a permanent solution. However, it remains to be hoped that heavy rain will arrive soon to finally avert the danger.
A look at the forest fire situation
The current situation highlights the ongoing threat of forest fires in Germany. According to the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food, comprehensive forest fire statistics have been kept since the 1970s. These statistics include area sizes, causes, losses and expenditures for forest fire prevention and control. The protection and preservation of forests is a top priority, especially in a country with a high population density like Germany.
There are already measures and forecasts to reduce the number and size of forest fires, but concerns remain that extreme weather conditions could further inflame the situation. In this context, the past few years are also revealing: in 2023, Germany experienced 289 documented forest fires, a number that gives food for thought.
Given the current situation, everyone involved must remain vigilant and act quickly in the event of a fire to protect human lives and nature.