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The first forest fire occurs this season.

Owing to the overly damp spring, severe forest fire risks are prevalent in numerous regions across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. On a recent Tuesday, Mirow Forestry Office even announced the highest forest fire risk level, level 5. The hazardous area is marked by the Müritz National Park to the...

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May 15, 2024
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According to initial police findings, the fire in the forest was started deliberately
According to initial police findings, the fire in the forest was started deliberately

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Intentional Blaze in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - The first forest fire occurs this season.

The forest offices in Radelübbe, Jasnitz, Neubrandenburg, and Torgelow in the east and west of the state are now at level 4. In areas with a high fire risk, open fires and embers, as well as anything else that could potentially cause a fire, are forbidden in the forest.

A recent forest fire that occurred north-east of Altentreptow in the Mecklenburg Lake District highlights the current threat.

15,000 euros worth of damage

The district forester from the state forestry department reported around 1000 square meters of underbrush burned east of the village of Kölln, in the municipality of Spantekow.

The fire was attended by 63 firefighters from the Altentreptow, Werder/Kölln and Grapzow fire departments.

The police estimate the damage to be approximately 15,000 euros. The investigation department is working to determine the exact cause of the fire, with current suspicions pointing towards arson.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the extinguishing efforts. Out of the 63 firefighters who responded, 36 were from Altentreptow, 21 came from Werder/Kölln, and 6 from Grapzow fire departments.

Authorities are asking the public for any relevant information by contacting 03971 25 12 24 or a nearby police station.

Around 1000 square meters of undergrowth were destroyed in the fire

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