Overview
- A forest fire broke out on June 21 near Cottbus, spreading across approximately 1,500 square meters and affecting an adjacent railway embankment.
- Firefighters from the local Feuerwehr brought the blaze under control by Saturday afternoon.
- Deutsche Bahn fully halted train operations on the Cottbus–Drebkau route during firefighting efforts.
- Multiple passenger services were canceled, causing significant disruptions for regional commuters.
- Officials have not yet set a reopening date as safety inspections of the damaged track continue.