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It Continues to Burn Underground: Public Information Meeting Reveals the Full Extent of the Forest Fire Near MumsdorfMore than five weeks after the forest fire behind Mumsdorf, the danger is far from over. Beneath the surface, pockets of smoldering embers continue to burn at depths of up to six meters, and complete extinguishment could take as long as four years. 
During a public information meeting on August 4, 2026, those in charge provided an update on the current status of the firefighting efforts and the planned measures. Video of the meeting: On June 27, 2026, a tree that had been allowed to grow unchecked into a high-voltage power line caused sparks that ignited the forest fire behind Mumsdorf. That was more than five weeks ago. Although the surface fire was brought under control, the now-compacted layers of coal dust continue to smolder underground. Pockets of glowing embers have now formed at depths of up to six meters. Even the deployment of firefighting helicopters failed to achieve an effective result. Plans are now in place to construct two water pipelines from an LMBV body of water located relatively nearby. This is intended to enable continuous irrigation of an eight-hectare section of the burn area, which is part of the total affected area of 13 hectares. The measure is scheduled to be completed by January 2027 in order to contain the spread of the underground fires. After that, the third phase of the firefighting operation is to begin: covering the entire burn area with a two-meter-thick layer of earth. The final remediation of the underground fire zone could then take up to another four years. Questions remain regarding possible legal consequences for those responsible. Had the tree been trimmed in a timely and professional manner, preventing it from coming into contact with the high-voltage power line that ultimately ignited the fire, the disaster might have been avoided. At the same time, questions remain unanswered about the toxic substances contained in the smoke clouds that pose a health risk to people living in the surrounding area. Which pollutants are present in the smoke, and how can local residents protect themselves from them? Author: AI-Translation - Arnd Eiert | |
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