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Burning forest in Mettlach: Police are investigating negligent arson!
In Mettlach, Merzig-Wadern district, the police were investigating a fire that may have been caused by an illegal fire.
Burning forest in Mettlach: Police are investigating negligent arson!
In the Merzig-Wadern district, more precisely in Mettlach, there was a fire early on Sunday morning in which several trees went up in flames. The fire department was immediately alerted and was able to quickly extinguish the fire. During the extinguishing work, the fire brigade discovered a fire pit near the scene of the fire, which may have been responsible for the fire breaking out. For this reason, the police have launched an investigation into negligent arson. The incident took place on July 6, 2025, and the circumstances of the fire raise questions about outdoor fire safety. Localo reports.
The fire risk issue mentioned is not just limited to Mettlach. There are currently similar challenges in Saxon Switzerland. A forest fire broke out in Waitzdorf near Hohnstein on Tuesday afternoon. The fire affected an area of around one hectare and required the deployment of around 70 firefighters from various volunteer fire departments. They were forced to set up a long hose line to take water from a newly built cistern. Blick reports.
Firefighting challenges
The location of the fire in Saxon Switzerland turned out to be particularly inaccessible, which made extinguishing work more difficult. A gusty wind helped the fire spread quickly. Firefighters used foam to fight the flames. Crews were able to bring the fire under control early in the evening and a drone was used to explore embers. The extinguishing work continued until Wednesday morning, with rescue workers being mobilized if necessary. According to police, the fire has now been extinguished.
Investigations into the causes of the fire are also underway here. An illegal campfire or discarded cigarettes could have been the cause of the fire. The fire site is in the core zone of the national park, where off-path entry and overnight stays are prohibited. This ban is intended to protect the environment and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
These fire events highlight the dangers posed by open fires in nature and the need to take responsibility when dealing with fire seriously. Particularly in vulnerable areas such as forests, careful handling is essential to protect nature and the environment.