Grand fire on the railway line: 250 firefighters in action!

Grand fire on the railway line: 250 firefighters in action!

Calbe, Deutschland - On July 2, 2025, a major fire along the railway line between Schönebeck and Calbe in the Salzland district was deleted. According to a spokesman for the rescue control center and Deutsche Bahn, the fire area extended to about 30 hectares, while in other reports there is talk of an area of ​​around 24 hectares. mdr reported by blazing flames and meter-high colors that were visible.

Around 250 firefighters were used to combat the fire, which was probably triggered by a train. The hot temperatures and the strong sunlight make it significantly difficult to combat the fire. Some firefighters had to be medically treated due to the heat. Despite the challenges, the emergency services were able to prevent the spread of the fire and combat embers. n-tv reported that also a clarification near Calbe was threatened and additional support was threatened by the technical aid (THW) and fire -fighting charges of the fire brigade and the agricultural cooperative.

impairments in rail traffic

The fire also had an impact on rail traffic between Magdeburg and Halle. Parts of the route were temporarily blocked. In the late evening, at 8:44 p.m., the route could be released again. The extinguishing measures and the constant monitoring of the fire site were necessary to avoid a new fire.

This extraordinary situation not only affected the people in the surrounding area, but also presented the emergency services with massive challenges. While the firefighters fought the flames high, the water supply on the herds of fire was difficult, which made the extinguishing work more difficult. Despite the adversity, the fire could ultimately be brought under control, which demonstrated the effectiveness and the commitment of the firefighters.

Overall, this major fire left a frightening picture and again shows the dangers of forest and meadow areas in times of extreme heat. The events related to the fire were carefully followed and documented by various media in order to keep the public up to date on developments and the causes.