Waldbrand on the Möhnesee: 300 emergency services in constant alarm mode!
Waldbrand on the Möhnesee: 300 emergency services in constant alarm mode!
Möhnesee, Deutschland - A terrifying forest fire currently employs the emergency services in the Arnsberg forest on the Möhnesee. According to tixio fire brings out fire in an already damaged calamity area between the Möhneseturm and the village of Neuhaus. With an affected area of around 5,000 square meters, longer extinguishing work is expected, in particular due to the current high temperatures.
The local fire brigade is supported by teams from Ense, Warstein, Rüthen and Arnsberg. In addition, drones and a police helicopter are used to monitor the situation and coordinate the extinguishing work. The water supply was ensured by a funding route and tank fire engines, whereby a system for promoting large amounts of water from the district of Unna was alerted on the way to the site, as the Presseportal
peculiarities of the application situation
In parallel to the extinguishing work, the authorities have blocked the street "Südufer" between the B229 and the Stockumer Damm in order to keep the access roads for the fire brigade and to deny the onlookers to the site. These distractions can have a negative impact on the extinguishing work and endanger the safety of everyone involved. The police appeal to the population to avoid the site.The background of the current situation is complex. Forest fires are becoming increasingly common, not only in Germany, but worldwide, especially due to the rising temperatures and ever longer dry periods, which are due to climate change. According to an analysis of Statista , the number of forest fires in Germany is increasing, especially in recent years. In 2023, over 1,200 hectares were destroyed by fires, which is a decline compared to 2022, with over 3,000 hectares.
forest fires as a global challenge
The damage caused by forest fires are not a local problem, but a global challenge. In the Brazilian rainforest, almost 37,000 forest fires were documented in the first half alone. In California, too, the areas have been among the most affected regions in recent years. The most common causes of fires in Germany are arson and negligence, whereby around half of the cases have unknown causes.
The consequences of the fires go beyond the area losses and affect both the environment and the health of residents by fine dust. Wald fires therefore not only stand for destruction, but also for the need for a responsibility with our resources.
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