Firefighters finish work after blaze near Nuremberg exhibition center

Firefighting operations have concluded following a significant fire that erupted near the Nuremberg exhibition center in western Germany. The blaze, which began late Friday evening, affected an area roughly the size of four small football fields in a wooded region.

Crews were called to the scene after a citizen reported seeing smoke. The fire originated in a former "Western town" attraction, a themed area that was largely destroyed. "Pretty much everything is broken there," a police spokesperson stated. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigators are exploring all possibilities.

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Pretty much everything is broken there.

As a precautionary measure due to the heavy smoke, a nearby campsite and an open-air concert were evacuated. Approximately 380 firefighters, 60 emergency medical personnel, and 15 police officers were involved in the response. The fire was brought under control within three hours, though two firefighters suffered minor injuries.

Police have launched an investigation, with a fire forensics expert examining the site to determine the origin of the blaze. The extent of the financial damage has not yet been determined.

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The cause of the fire is still unclear. Everything is possible.