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Operation in Detmold: Massive smoke development triggers extinguishing work!
On June 22, 2025, there was an extensive firefighting operation in Detmold due to a reported forest fire.
Operation in Detmold: Massive smoke development triggers extinguishing work!
On Saturday evening, June 22, 2025, at around 7:11 p.m., the fire departments in Detmold were alerted to a suspected forest and wildfire. An emergency call reported the alarming visibility of smoke on Ehrentruper Strasse, which immediately called emergency services to the scene. Loud Radio Lippe However, when the fire brigade arrived, the focus of extinguishing efforts was not on forests, but on a fire in a shelter. The shelter was filled with large amounts of stored pampas grass, making the situation even more dangerous.
The fire department used a telehandler to pull the burning material apart and ensure effective firefighting. Around 50 emergency services were on site to contain the flames, which were fought over a period of around three and a half hours. Ehrentruper Strasse had to be completely closed during the entire operation. Luckily there were no injuries.
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Given these operations, it is crucial to take forest fire prevention seriously. Statistics show that data on forest fires in Germany has been collected since the 1970s in order to take preventive measures. The responsible authorities state: The number and size of forest fires must be reduced in order to preserve the valuable forests not only as a place to relax, but also as an asset worth protecting. More about this can be found in the reports of Federal Ministry of Agriculture be read.
Past events show that the risk of fires in the region cannot be underestimated. The storage of combustible materials, such as pampas grass, should therefore be handled critically and safely in order to prevent future dangers.