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Major fire near Birkenhördt: 150 firefighters on duty!
Heavy fire brigade operations in the Southern Weinstrasse on July 2, 2025: A wildfire in Birkenhördt was fought with 150 firefighters.
Major fire near Birkenhördt: 150 firefighters on duty!
An exciting afternoon for the fire brigade in the region: Today, on July 2nd, 2025, a large fire brigade operation was reported near Birkenhördt, above the B427 at the level of the Gehlmühle. How news.de Reportedly, the wildfire spread quickly, which quickly called the fire department and police to the scene. A total of 150 firefighters from the Südliche Weinstraße district and the Dahner Felsenland municipality were deployed to bring the fire under control.
The weather situation in the region currently seems to be taking its toll, as the rapid spread of the fire was due to the weather. Water and air were used unbureaucratically: a “Red Farmer” tractor was used to transport fire-fighting water. A drone was also used to accurately measure the fire area.
The fight against the flames
The fire was contained to an area of seven hectares thanks to the professional cooperation of the fire departments, who successfully prevented it from spreading to adjacent forest areas. Police intervened to take traffic measures on the B427, allowing fire engines quick access to the scene. A fire protection watch was set up until the following day, including regular measurements with a thermal imaging camera to ensure that no embers remained.
The good news: There were no injuries and several horses were brought to safety. However, the cause of the fire remains unclear; So far there are no signs of arson or foul play.
Another incident in the region
By acting quickly, the fire brigade was able to prevent the fire from spreading into the forest. A boat from the volunteer fire department was also used to take water directly from the pond. With temperatures approaching 40 degrees, rapid intervention was crucial to prevent major forest fires from developing. The police have also started investigations into the cause of the fire and are appealing to the public to avoid open fire.
How tag24.de reports, the fire brigades in Germany face new challenges every day. In cities like Hamburg, Cologne and Munich, they have to continuously ensure the safety of citizens, be it through fires or other emergencies, such as opening doors and rescuing people and animals. It remains exciting to see how the situation with the on-board resources will continue to develop.