Fire approaching Brandenburg - Aroma of smoke noted as warning - Wind Shifts Towards Brandenburg
A forest fire in the Gohrisch Heath, located at the state border of Saxony and Brandenburg, has been burning since Tuesday and is currently under control but not fully extinguished. The fire, which covered an area of approximately 2,400 square meters, involved 110 emergency personnel and is being actively managed to prevent further spread.
The fire's proximity to Dresden, in Saxony, has resulted in a visible smoke column over the city, potentially causing air quality issues locally. However, as of now, there are no specific smoke or fire odour warnings issued for Brandenburg.
The Nina warning app has issued a warning in the morning for the districts of Elbe-Elster, Dahme-Spree, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, and Teltow-Fläming in Brandenburg, due to an increased smoke and odour nuisance. People are advised to confirm if a fire has actually occurred in their area.
The district administration in Meißen has stated that the emergency services in Brandenburg are prepared for the possibility that the forest fire may reignite on their territory, given the southerly wind direction towards Brandenburg. No new districts have been added to the Nina warning app's warning, but the existing warning remains in effect.
The emergency services have a plan to resume firefighting efforts in the morning. For any updates on potential smoke or fire odour reaching Brandenburg, local news sources or environmental monitoring agencies would be the best sources of information.
The forest fire temporarily spread across the state border, but the latest update does not directly mention Gohrischheide. The district of Brandenburg remains on alert, ready to respond if necessary.
Residents of Brandenburg are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions, such as closing windows and doors during periods of increased smoke development, especially at night. The health and safety of the public is the top priority.
The emergency services continue to work diligently to contain the fire and protect the surrounding areas. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The community is encouraged to monitor the environment closely, as science suggests smoke and air quality issues may persist due to the ongoing forest fire near the state border. To stay informed about climate-change-related environmental events like this, it's essential to follow updates from local news sources and environmental monitoring agencies, such as the environmental-science-focused Nina warning app.
