Forest fire in Harz: Blaze in Thale has been successfully put out. - Harz forest fire extinguished in Thale; follow-up blaze under control
In a recent development, two forest fires have been reported in the Landkreis Harz region of Germany. On Tuesday evening, a fire broke out in Thale, while another fire started in Quedlinburg on Wednesday, around 22:30.
The fire in Thale, located at the Tannenkopf, was brought under control on the same day it started, with the operation to extinguish hotspots concluded at around 22:00. However, hotspots reignited overnight and were extinguished up to 30 centimeters deep.
On the other hand, the fire in Quedlinburg, at the Lehof rock face, covers approximately 700 square meters and is not yet under control. Residents in the surrounding area have been warned about heavy smoke. A significant effort has been made by local firefighting units, with around 100 personnel deployed in the early hours of the morning to tackle the fire.
It is essential to note that no information about the cause of these fires has been provided.
As the situation unfolds, it is advisable to monitor official local government or emergency service announcements for the most current and detailed status. Both fires highlight the importance of vigilance and prompt action in managing such wildfires in forested areas.
The local community is actively seeking aid to provide support for the firefighters in their efforts to extinguish the ongoing fire in Quedlinburg, as well as in preventing future wildfires in the region. Meanwhile, as part of a larger environmental-science initiative, some local organizations are planning to offer vocational training in forest conservation, wildfire management, and weather prediction to help communities better prepare for and respond to such emergencies.
