About 150 firefighters are battling a fierce forest fire on the Brocken mountain in the Harz National Park. The situation on the Brocken is 'serious,' the Harz district in the state of Saxony-Anhalt said.
As the blaze continued to spread, many fires merged into a larger front despite extensive firefighting efforts. Local officials reported that conditions were challenging for the rescuers.
The fire was initially reported to be around 300 meters long, with additional resources such as planes and helicopters being deployed to aid in firefighting efforts.
Evacuations have affected around 500 people including tourists and hikers, highlighting the increasing frequency of forest fires in the region over recent years.
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