Forest fires in Berlin, caused by uncontrolled explosions at a police explosion site, have kept emergency services on their toes since Thursday. There are no more flames in the police area, but the ground is still very hot, according to the fire department. In the adjacent Grunewald, the fight against several nests of embers continues. The situation in the area of operations is stable but not yet under control, a fire service spokesman said Monday morning.
During Monday an attempt will be made to get closer to the explosion site and to reduce the danger zone. Highway 115, which has been closed for days, could also be released soon.
Debate over the location of the blast site
Given the events, there is debate as to whether the explosives site, which has existed since 1950, is in the right place. In the short term, Brandenburg will help clear explosives, Berlin senator Iris Spranger said in the RBB “Abendschau” on Sunday evening.
Discussing the long-standing cooperation between the two countries in explosive ordnance disposal, Spranger said the cause would first be clarified after the current operation. “I don’t want to drive more than 1.5 hours with a 500 pound bomb on any highway,” she added. 70 years ago, they came up with something when choosing the location for the blasting site. As this is not close to residential areas, the safety of Berliners and the security forces can be guaranteed.
Source: Krone
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