Great danger: fire brigade deletes burning stacks of wood near Lenglingen!

Great danger: fire brigade deletes burning stacks of wood near Lenglingen!

On July 2, 2025, a burning stack of wood was discovered in the region between Lenglingen and riding fore. At around 8:30 a.m., residents informed the fire brigade about the fire, which had a diameter of around 30 meters. In total, it was around 250 cubic meters of wood, which was stored for processing into wood chips. The fire brigades from MaiTis, Hohenstaufen and Wäschenbeuren quickly moved out with a large contingent to extinguish the flames and to prevent the fire from spreading to an adjacent forest lane. The damage incurred is estimated at around 8,000 euros. The Göppingen police station has started the cause of the fire.

The current situation throws a shadow on the risk of forest fire in Germany, which has increased considerably in recent years. According to ZDF, human misconduct, heat and dryness are decisive factors that shape the forest fire season from March to October. The German Weather Service (DWD) issues an assessment of the risk of forest fire daily and forecast the second highest risk level for this week.

increased risk of forest fire and causes

The numbers speak a clear language: in 2022 2,397 forest fires were registered in Germany, the highest number in 30 years. In 2023 there were 1,059 fires, which is close to the mean. Forest fires endanger dense softwood stocks such as spruce and pine, especially in Bavaria, as well as forests on sandy soils that are particularly susceptible to fire. Preventive measures, such as the creation of forest fire bars or the increase in the hardwood content by mixed forests, are therefore urgently necessary.

The most common causes of forest fires are arson, burning cigarettes and open fire. More than half of all forest fires are caused by human activities. The police and the fire brigade urgently warn of possible causes of fire. The important rules of conduct include avoiding open fire, especially when the weather is nice.

prevention and extinguishing methods

Various fire -fighting methods are used in the fight against forest fires. A direct attack takes place by extinguishing teams and extinguishing water, while more defensive strategies contain the creation of firebaths and barriers. In addition, it is important to inform the fire brigade under emergency number 112 in the event of smoke developments in order to be able to react in time.

The warning of the risk of forest fire remains up to date and the public is asked to be vigilant. The DWD creates its assessments using data that is collected at 500 weather stations. Therefore, a close observation of the weather conditions and the local conditions is crucial to minimize the risk of fires. Today's fire report is urgently reminiscent of the need for increased caution in dealing with fire in nature.