East Forest Fires: Berline Residents Report Distinct Smoke Odor from Distant Blazes
In the heart of Germany, two significant forest fires are currently causing concern. One in the Saalfelder Height, Thuringia, and another at the Gohrisch heath, located on the state border between Saxony and Brandenburg.
In Thuringia, the Minister President, Mario Voigt (CDU), has visited the fire-stricken area to express his gratitude to the helpers for their tireless efforts over the past few days. The deployment forces have managed to prevent further spread overnight, but with around 600 helpers still in action, the situation remains critical.
The fire in the Saalfelder district of Gösselsdorf, Thuringia, broke out on Wednesday and has now spread to an area of at least 250 hectares. The disaster was declared due to the intensity and size of the blaze. The operations manager of the Liebenwerda association community, Martin Neumann, has warned that the situation could become more critical in the afternoon if the wind increases from the south and the temperatures rise.
Meanwhile, the forest fire in the Gohrisch heath is still ongoing. The district office in Meißen has assessed the situation as largely stable, but with around 650 forces involved in the extinguishing work at noon, the threat remains.
Regarding the predicted weather conditions this afternoon in Brandenburg and Berlin, the wind direction is forecasted to be predominantly from the west-northwest (WNW) to northwest (NW), with wind speeds between 11 and 12 mph and gusts up to 29 mph in the early to mid-afternoon hours around 14:00 to 17:00. Temperatures are expected to rise from around 18°C (64°F) at 3 pm to approximately 21-22°C (70-72°F) by late afternoon. Humidity levels tend to drop in the afternoon, which, combined with warm temperatures and gusty winds, could potentially exacerbate wildfire risks.
Given these conditions, it is crucial to stay informed and follow local fire department announcements or emergency services for the latest updates and safety information. For those seeking more precise or real-time updates about the forest fire in Gohrisch heath, local fire department announcements or emergency services in Brandenburg would be the best sources.
Environmental science experts are closely monitoring the weather forecast for potential exacerbation of wildfire risks, given the predicted winds and rising temperatures. Meanwhile, the ongoing climate-change scenario could be influencing the increased occurrence of such forest fires, a topic of growing concern in the realm of scientific and environmental-science discussions.
