Big forest fire at the Erlangen military training area
A fire broke out on Wednesday in the Tennenloher Forst southeast of Erlangen. The emergency services were initially able to control the forest fire. However, the extinguishing work has been running at full speed again since Thursday morning.
Fire on military training at Erlangen: 15,000 square meters affected
Overall, an area of around 15,000 square meters is affected. Opposite the German press agency (dpa) If a spokesman explained the special challenge of this commitment: Because military exercises took place on the premises earlier, the area is ammunition contamination and firefighters must not enter it.
Instead, the fire brigade fights against the flames with three fire -fighting hubs. In addition, the emergency services used thermal drones. The spokesman could not say how long the extinguishing work continues on Thursday morning. The Erlangen fire brigade also informed about the ongoing deployment on Instagram.
Waldbrand near Erlangen: According to the fire brigade, no danger to residents
Although the smoke moves to the urban area of Erlangen, the fire brigade gave the all -clear. At first there is no danger for residents. Windows and doors should still remain closed throughout the day and the burning area will be bypass. Instructions were also communicated via a warning.
State Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann (CSU) and the responsible district administrator Alexander Trüthart (CSU) already got an overview. (with dpa)
