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Fire at Königsberg in the Harz Mountains
Helpers are responding to a fire near the Brocken in the Harz Mountains. A firefighting plane is also in action again.
2024-09-06 23:55:08
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Forest Fire in the Harz Mountains - large evacuation operation on the Brocken
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A forest fire has broken out on the Brocken in the Harz Mountains, leading to the evacuation of 500 tourists, hikers, and athletes. The fire has spread uncontrollably, with a length of 300 meters on the Königsberg.
Fire sources have been confirmed, and a large smoke column is visible for kilometers. The fire has also affected the traffic of the Harz narrow-gauge railways.
A joint operations center has been established by the city of Wernigerode and the Harz district. The situation has been declared a disaster in the Harz district.
The fire is spreading in a westerly direction, and efforts to extinguish it have been intensified with the deployment of planes and 100 firefighters. The Harz district and the city of Wernigerode have formed a common task force to manage the situation.
The fire site is located on the state border. This forest fire in the Harz Mountains has caused significant disruption and poses a serious threat to the area.
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Fire: Forest fire in the Harz - 500 people evacuated from the Brocken
Around 500 tourists, hikers and athletes are being evacuated from the Brocken; Fire discovered at the Königsberg; Firefighting operations with aircraft from Lower Saxony and helicopters.
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Forest fire in the Harz - 500 people evacuated from the Brocken
Forest fire: 500 people evacuated from the Brocken. Affected: Tourists, hikers, athletes. Fire discovered at Königsberg. Operation: 2 planes, 1 helicopter, 100 firefighters. The Drei Annen Hohne-Brocken route is closed.
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