Overview
- A fire burned 2,000 square meters of forest in the Lüneburger Heide Nature Park near Evendorf, reportedly caused by a car catching fire.
- Firefighters deployed five tanker trucks to address water supply challenges and worked overnight to extinguish the Lüneburger Heide blaze.
- In Tarmstedt, a vegetation fire spread across 500 square meters but was quickly brought under control using specialized firefighting equipment.
- The cause of the Tarmstedt fire remains under investigation, while the Lüneburger Heide fire is linked to a vehicle ignition.
- Firefighters continue monitoring both areas for hotspots to ensure safety, with the Tarmstedt operation also serving as an educational moment for local children.