Hiking trail to connect Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland
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Scandal at firefighting championship - association distances itself
More than 600 firefighters compete for the German championship in Torgau. The controversial first verse of the German song is played at the opening ceremony. This causes consternation.
"This is top-class sport" - firefighters are looking for champions
Overcoming obstacles, extinguishing a fire at full speed, climbing up a hook ladder - firefighting is a tough sport. The German championship is at stake in Torgau.
District forester: damage in the Gohrischheide is "apocalyptic"
Clean-up work continues after the forest fire in Gohrischheide. How long will it take nature to recover from the disaster?
Controversial debate about the state of the fire department
The AfD wants to discuss deficits in the fire department and chooses a modified nursery rhyme for the debate title: "Tatütata, the fire department is not there - why?" The debate is controversial.
Greens consider cuts to fire protection irresponsible
Saxony has had painful experiences with forest fires in recent years. The fact that the Saxon government now wants to make savings on fire protection, of all things, is met with displeasure.
Highway 17 in Dresden closed due to truck fire
A truck catches fire at night on the Autobahn 17 in Dresden. One direction of travel is initially still closed in the morning.
Leipzig expands vehicle fleet for fire and rescue services
Leipzig is investing EUR 4.1 million in new emergency vehicles to improve fire and rescue service operations, including swap body and water tender vehicles.
Fire protection: Schuster assures missing funds
Saxony's Interior Minister defends cuts to the fire department budget.
88-year-old saves herself after setting fire to her apartment through the mailbox slot: group of youths under suspicion.
A fire was caused by a letterbox slit in Leipzig-Möckern. Five young people are suspected. The investigation is ongoing.
Fire department in Meißen district receives new vehicles
Better prepared for forest fires: Saxony reinforces its fire departments with new special vehicles.
Major police operation in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires - what's behind it all
Extensive police operations in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires keep the security forces on their toes.
Arson in Leipzig - extremism specialists investigate
An apartment building in Leipzig has already been damaged several times by unknown persons. Following an arson attack, a police extremism unit is now investigating.
Federal association: Boom in children's groups in youth fire departments
Germany's volunteer fire departments need reliable members. They focus on children and youth work to get the youngest members interested in this important task - a guarantee of new blood?
Cause of the fire at the Highfield Festival: Investigators are making progress
Thousands of people celebrate at the Highfield rock festival near Leipzig. Suddenly the gondola of a Ferris wheel goes up in flames and several people are injured. The first results of the investigation are now available.
Number of forest fires in Saxony at a similar level to 2023
The 2024 forest fire season shows unusual developments in Saxony. Special measures and human behavior play a decisive role.
Fire set at planned asylum accommodation in Leipzig
A local resident alerts the police to a fire at a planned refugee shelter. A young man comes under suspicion due to traces left at the scene.
Dresden fire department rescues young cat from emergency situation
The Dresden fire department rescued a young cat from an emergency situation on Saturday. The animal was lying soaked and shivering in a gutter.
Saxony's forests well supplied with water - average forest fire season so far
Saxony's forests are well supplied with water before the start of midsummer. The forest fire season has been average so far.
Fire station at the Königshainer Berge tunnel ready for action
A few weeks before the renovation of the "Königshainer Berge" highway tunnel on the A 4 (Dresden-Görlitz) begins, the new fire station not far from the east portal is ready for use. Over the next two years, it will be manned around the clock during traffic in one tunnel tube at a time - with six emp ..
Young driver dies in traffic accident in Eichigt
A 20-year-old driver was killed in an accident in Eichigt when his car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Peaceful turn of the year in Dresden
The fire department reports a peaceful New Year in Dresden with no attacks on emergency services. There were 247 New Year's Eve call-outs, mainly for medical assistance due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption as well as injuries caused by fireworks.
Articulated truck burns out on the A4 near Dresden
An articulated lorry has caught fire on the A4 near Dresden. The driver and other people remain unharmed. The highway was temporarily closed.
Unusual operation of the fire department: drunken coachman brought home with carriage and horse
Fire department brings drunk coachman together with carriage and horse safely home