Waldbrand terror near Erlangen: Fire brigade fights against Flammeninferno!

Waldbrand terror near Erlangen: Fire brigade fights against Flammeninferno!

in the Tenneloher Forst near Erlangen, a forest fire broke out on Wednesday evening, April 30, which presented the fire brigade with considerable challenges. The affected area of ​​around 15,000 square meters corresponds to around two soccer fields and is located on a former military training area that is still contaminated with ammunition. These circumstances make it difficult to extinguish the extinguishing work. The fire brigade warns of entering the area because there is no immediate danger to residents, but the Situation is serious. Around 120 firefighters are on duty to contain the flames and secure the fire site. The high flame height of about 30 centimeters is due to the bogy soil quality.

The extinguishing work is difficult because the next accessible path is almost a kilometer away. To support the emergency services, two helicopters were in use until 9 p.m. At night, the number of emergency services was reduced to around 50, but the fire brigade remains on alert. The local weather conditions contribute to the danger, since persistent heat and drought in Bavaria increase the risk of forest fire. In order to prevent the spread of the fire, preventive measures were taken, including the creation of whites in the forest. Emergency services patrol in the secure forest paths, while the fire brigade continues to monitor the fire area.

visit and support from politics

Bayern's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) visited the fire location to find out about the situation and to appreciate the measures of the emergency services. The authority also warns that the affected area could grow even greater at night, which would further increase the challenge for the fire brigade. This once again shows the importance of preventive measures and effective reactions in combating forest fires.

forest fires are not only an immediate risk for the affected areas, but also have long -term effects on the environment. In 2023, Germany registered a total of 1,059 forest fires, which represents a decline by half compared to 2022. Nevertheless, the affected forest area with 1,240 hectares was above the long -term average. The stability and vitality of the forest ecosystems are particularly at risk in fire areas, which is influenced by different types of fire. Currently the most common causes of forest fires of human origin, whereby about 40 % of cases are due to arson or negligence.

forecasts for the future

Risk examinations show that an increasing risk of forest fire will be expected in the coming decades due to higher temperatures and fewer precipitation. The forest fire season has also extended into the summer and autumn months in recent years. In order to prevent future fires, it is recommended to convert needle tree monocultures in mixed forests with a high proportion of hardwood in order to minimize the risk of forest fires. These strategies are crucial to maintain the resilience of the forests in a changing climate situation and to combat forest fires more effectively in the future.

The ongoing extinguishing work in the Tenneloher Forst are an impressive example of the challenges with which the emergency services are faced with and illustrate the need to deal with the topic of forest fires both preventively and reactively. Local and national authorities work hand in hand to ensure the security of the citizens and the integrity of the environment. The increasing temperatures and the associated risk of forest fires must not be underestimated, and the population is invited to actively contribute to maintaining the forests.

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