US EditionMajor Forest Fire Reported in Southern Austria
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Hundreds of firefighters are in action, the terrain is impervious: after days of fighting against the flames, there is now good news from the command.
It is one of the largest fires in Austria. 110 hectares of forest – in steepest terrain – have been set on fire in the Carinthian Lesachtal in the past few days. On Sunday it was possible to breathe for the first time, but "it's not over yet"... The large-scale forest fire – which covers 110 hectares (!) – has caused a state of emergency in the Carinthian Lesachtal since Thursday. The forces can give a warning for the first time on Sunday mornin…
During the night on Sunday the forest fire in Carinthia did not spread further. What triggered the fire is still unclear.
The biggest forest fire disaster in Carinthia's history continues to keep the forces in mind, but on Sunday there were first signs of relaxation. While the large fire herds have been extinguished, the focus is now shifted to the difficult work on the ground.
Since the outbreak of the forest fire in the Lesach Valley there has been a state of emergency. According to the first information, the fire has not spread further overnight. Today the extinguishing work continues. The forest fire is still raging in the Lesach Valley. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the fire brigades, police and the federal army, the fire has not spread even further yesterday Saturday. We have reported. Currently around 110 he…
Major forest fire reported in southern Austria
Vienna : A large forest fire has broken out across extensive areas in southern Austria. Firefighting teams reported that operations were ongoing to control the blaze, which began on Thursday near the village of Maria Luggau, close to the Italian border, and has spread over an area equivalent to around 150 football fields, or approximately 110 hectares. Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, while strong winds and dry…
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