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Suspect after large forest fire in Postau – police are investigating!
On July 5, 2025, there was a forest fire in Postau, Landshut district. The police and fire department are investigating arson.
Suspect after large forest fire in Postau – police are investigating!
On Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2025, a devastating forest fire broke out in a mixed forest near Postau, in the Landshut district. The fire devil had set around 4,000 square meters of forest ablaze, which led to an enormous effort by the fire department. Loud Bavaria Police Around 160 emergency services were mobilized to extinguish the fire.
The emergency call about the devastating smoke was received around 3:30 p.m. The district fire inspector Günter Deller was already on site when the smoke spread over the forest. The flames spread quickly, resulting in a higher alert level. In addition to the voluntary fire brigades, farmers were also called upon to provide support to provide fire-fighting water, while the extent of the damage is estimated to be several thousand euros.
Suspicious circumstances and investigation
The Landshut Criminal Police Inspectorate has started an investigation on suspicion of arson. A 40-year-old man from the district who has come into the focus of the police is suspected. The exact background is still unclear and the investigation is in full swing. Meanwhile, the police warned of an acute risk of forest fires due to the ongoing drought in the region.
The fire brigade was active until the night and was still fighting the last embers at 1 a.m. A drone unit was even used to provide real-time and thermal images to support the firefighting work. A crawler excavator was also used to specifically remove smoldering rhizomes. Idowa reported that an additional 10,000 liters of water were requested to finally extinguish the flames.
Consequences of use
The county road LA10 and LA14 were closed for several hours due to the firefighting work, which affected the flow of traffic in the region. A diversion has been put in place to make access easier for residents and emergency services. Fortunately, no one was injured and there was no damage to surrounding buildings, which is a ray of hope in such situations.
The fire department is planning a debriefing to analyze the work and optimize it if necessary. Deller emphasized that the responsiveness and cooperation of local fire departments and other emergency services were crucial in preventing anything worse from happening.
The incident has shaken up the community and once again shows how important it is to pay attention to the current weather conditions and the associated fire risk. A challenge that affects us all and to which we must remain vigilant.