Saxony records fewer forest fires in 2024 so far
Prolonged dryness and drought increase the risk of fire in Saxony's forests every year. Most of the fires are caused by negligence - some also occur during harvesting and forestry work.
News zu #Fires
Saxony's forests well supplied with water - average forest fire season so far
Saxony's forests are well supplied with water before the start of midsummer. The forest fire season has been average so far.
Truck trailer burns on the A17 near Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel
A lorry trailer caught fire on the A17 near Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel and was briefly closed due to heavy smoke.
Truck trailer on fire on A17: temporary full closure
A truck trailer caught fire on the A17 near Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel on Monday evening. The freeway was briefly closed due to heavy smoke development.The truck driver had left the Am Heidenholz parking lot when his co-driver noticed sparks flying from the trailer, a police spokesperson said on Tu ..
Bobsleigh icon André Lange donates his first World Championship gold to the reconstruction of the Neutorturm in Arnstadt
Bobsleigh icon André Lange donates his first World Championship gold to the reconstruction of the medieval Neutorturm in Arnstadt.
Saxony seeks solutions against extreme weather at Open Data Camp
The Free State of Saxony is inviting participants to the Open Data Camp to develop digital solutions for extreme weather situations.
Saxony arms itself in the fight against forest fires
Saxony is planning to purchase three police helicopters to fight forest fires.
Saxony's interior minister concerned about destruction and attacks on New Year's Eve
Despite a largely peaceful New Year's Eve, Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster is concerned about the destruction caused and the attacks on emergency services.
Peaceful turn of the year in Dresden
The fire department reports a peaceful New Year in Dresden with no attacks on emergency services. There were 247 New Year's Eve call-outs, mainly for medical assistance due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption as well as injuries caused by fireworks.