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After a major fire in Burg: Dangerous substances in the ground? Eviction begins!
After a major fire in Burg, Dithmarschen, the area will be cleared by mid-November. Pollutant tests follow.
After a major fire in Burg: Dangerous substances in the ground? Eviction begins!
After the devastating major fire on a site in Burg, Dithmarschen district, in May 2025, important clean-up work now needs to be carried out. As NDR reports, a specialist company was commissioned to clear the approximately 2,500 square meter area. This work will start this week and should be completed by mid-November. Whether the fire, which destroyed circus trailers and caravans as well as large amounts of old tires and scrap metal, released pollutants into the ground remains a key issue. Only after the evacuation can more detailed examinations of the ground take place.
The owner of the property had been ordered to vacate by court. The county even used coercive measures to enforce the eviction, including fines. These measures show how seriously the situation is being taken, especially with regard to possible environmental risks.
Health and safety in the area
In such fire events, the health risks for the population are often a central issue. Comparably, there was recently an intense fire in Nußdorf-Debant in East Tyrol, where the state of Tyrol commissioned specialists from Bolzano and Munich to check air, water and soil values. As My District reports, initial measurements showed no danger to the population or the environment. However, physical symptoms such as headaches and irritation of the mucous membranes cannot be ruled out if smoke is strong. It is recommended to close windows and doors to protect your own health.
It is important that measures are taken at an early stage in the affected locations, such as in Burg, in order to identify possible pollutant levels and to protect the population. According to the fire protection report, attention is also paid to preventive measures, as flammable work is one of the most common causes of fire. Brandschutz-Zentrale recommends compliance with strict safety regulations and that this work is only carried out by trained personnel. This applies to both the professional and private spheres.
Finally, it remains to be hoped that the upcoming clearance and investigation work from the damaged area in Burg will soon provide clarity about the condition of the soil and possible health risks. Compliance with safety precautions, especially when carrying out work involving fire, is essential in order to minimize future fire risks and ensure the safety of residents.