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Southern Brandenburg Simulates Forest Fire Response Across Four Sites

Hundreds of volunteers, vehicles, and drones are testing inter-county coordination and logistics in a large-scale wildfire preparedness drill.

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Overview

  • The forest fire exercise began Saturday morning at 8:00 AM and is scheduled to conclude at 4:00 PM, with an evaluation planned for Sunday.
  • Simulations are being conducted at four locations: a campsite in Heidesee, Luckau, Lieberoser Heide, and Amt Schenkenländchen.
  • A total of 430 volunteers, 112 vehicles, and drone units from three counties are participating in the drill.
  • Key objectives include testing command structures, air coordination, drone deployment, and logistical support such as catering.
  • A central observation site near Tropical Island in Krausnick allows the public to watch the deployment of firefighting forces.