The extinguishment effort at Brocken in the Harz region is expected to take several days. Operations manager Immo Kramer told German news agencies that troops are being mobilized from sunrise to sunset for the next few days. “We are preparing for an operation that will last several days.” At first, wind is expected, not rain. Kramer said it remains to be seen how this will affect the fires.
The fire on the highest mountain in northern Germany is still not under control despite ground and air extinguishing efforts. A local spokesman said this morning that the fire was 1,000 metres long. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. According to information, helicopters and aircraft and around 150 emergency personnel are on the ground.
Additional air support is planned for the next few hours. Logistics are being prepared now, as helicopters and planes cannot land anywhere. Kramer said it is also important to make sure fuel and water are available.
