Waldbrand near Löcknitz: Fire brigade fights for hours against the flames!

Waldbrand near Löcknitz: Fire brigade fights for hours against the flames!

On Friday afternoon, July 5, 2025, there was a significant forest fire near Löcknitz. The first emergency services moved out around 4 p.m. and fought for hours against the flames that affected an area of ​​around 9,000 square meters. The fire brigade did an excellent job with a team of 55 emergency services from Löcknitz, Boock, Rothenklempenow, Brüssow and Menkin to combat fire and prevent spreading.

operations manager Enrico Harms described that a shuttle traffic with tank fire trucks was set up to ensure the water supply. The extinguishing work could be completed shortly before 9 p.m. Nevertheless, it took until around 10 p.m. until the cleanup was finalized. Fortunately, there was no injuries at the site, and the cause of the fire has so far been unknown. This fire is the second in this region within a month, after a similar incident on June 3, 2025, where an area of ​​around 5000 square meters was already affected and the police have investigated the arson.

background of the fire events

forest fires are a serious threat to the environment, especially in densely populated countries such as Germany, where the forests perform important user, protection and recreational functions. According to the Federal Institute for Agriculture and Food, nationwide forest fire data has been recorded since the 1970s, which provide information about area sizes, causes and financial expenses for prevention and control. The aim of this statistics is to reduce the frequency and expansion of forest fires in the future.

In the current situation in Löcknitz, it is of great importance to determine the causes of these fires in order to avoid further incidents and to initiate effective prevention measures. Fire brigade and authorities are working intensively to clarify this question and to ensure the safety of the forest and the residents.

the more gratifying is that despite the challenges that forest fires have with them, the fire brigades have reacted so quickly and efficiently on site. Their commitment ensures that the forests of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remain protected and that the usual life in the region is no longer affected. The observations of the past few weeks underline the need to continue to be attentive and to protect the forest.