Wildfire Continues to Burn on Former Military Site in Jüterbog, Brandenburg

A wildfire is still burning on a former military training ground near Jüterbog in Brandenburg, Germany, an area that also saw a significant fire in May. Firefighters are maintaining a watch overnight, and the blaze continues to smolder as of Monday morning.

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The fire is not so severe that the fire department is active.

Officials stated the fire is not severe enough for active firefighting operations, with a watch team present. The fire department plans to assess the situation more thoroughly later in the morning. The fire ignited on Monday across 2.4 hectares, an area larger than three football fields. The head of Jüterbog's public order office described the spread as moderate, noting that the fire's location within a system of firebreaks and paths was advantageous.

New details on the fire's extent were not available early Monday. However, the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance issued a warning about smoke, advising residents to close windows and doors and shut off ventilation and air conditioning systems. They also urged the public to allow emergency services unobstructed access.

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The fire ignited on a surface of 2.4 hectares.

Fires are a recurring issue on the former military site due to its history. In May, approximately 152 hectares burned, and in 2023, the area saw fires covering around 700 hectares. Efforts to extinguish fires are complicated by the presence of unexploded ordnance on the grounds. Despite the ongoing fire, authorities confirmed there is no danger to the public.

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