Dramatic surface fire in Müllheim: Bale press is open in flames!

Dramatic surface fire in Müllheim: Bale press is open in flames!

A worrying incident occurred today near the cemetery in Müllheim, where a fire from a baler led to a surface burn. According to Jaumann noticeable farm Column of smoke that immediately alerted the fire brigade. The area that was affected included an area of 70 by 300 meters and included both mown fields and pressed round bales.

The Müllheim fire department, supported by forces from Niederweiler, quickly moved in with several jet pipes and a forest fire. In order to prevent the spread of the fire, farmers pulled a ditch around the burning area at an early stage, while tractors were used to pull the burning bales apart and to extinguish them effectively. Finally, measures were taken to prevent the area from being flared up again by watering and plowing. Feuerwehr.de points out that such fires often also have technical defects as they can occur in large packs.

The currently increased risk of fire

In the context of the forest and surface fires, it can be seen that the risk of fire has increased in recent years. A look at the forest fire statistics 2023 reveals that a total of 1,059 fires destroyed around 1,240 hectares of forest area, which corresponds to about 1,771 soccer fields. For comparison: in 2022 there were 2,397 fires that raged on 3,058 hectares of forest area. In general, these figures are just below the average of the past few years, which indicates that people are often significantly involved in the development of such fires. Brand-feuer.de explains that careless handling of fire or gross negligence is often the trigger.

The fight against forest fires poses major challenges. Factors such as wind, drought and the type of vegetation play a crucial role. The accessibility of the fire spots and the extinguishing water supply can also be critical points that need to be taken into account. In the case of the fire in Müllheim, on the other hand, it was gratifying to see how well the emergency services and farmers worked to bring the surface fire under control.

The situation in Müllheim is another reminder of how quickly and unforeseen fire can accept dangerous dimensions. It is therefore important to take preventive measures and to react as quickly as possible in order to avoid worse consequences.