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Charcoal allegedly triggered a 3,500 square-meter forest blaze.

Remaining barbecue charcoal is believed to have ignited a 3500 square meter forest fire at a lake in Upper Palatinate. Police confirmed this early investigation update on Wednesday. As per reports, a hiker spotted the smoke at Dießfurter Weiher near Pressath (Neustadt an der Waldnaab's...

"Fire brigade on duty" is written on the mobile car roof sign.
"Fire brigade on duty" is written on the mobile car roof sign.

Incorporating flames into the narrative: Blazes erupt into existence. - Charcoal allegedly triggered a 3,500 square-meter forest blaze.

Police believe the fire originated from a few spots that spread outward from a central source. Remnants of charcoal were discovered at one of these locations, making them the likely culprits for igniting the blaze in the initial investigation.

Now, the Bavarian State Forests must decide whether or not to cut down any trees near the former fire site. They can only determine the full extent of the damage once they assess the condition of these trees.

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The OBERPFALZ region in Bavaria experienced a significant forest fire, with charcoal being a suspected cause. The fire department and local police are investigating the incident, as they believe the fire originated from multiple points spreading out from a central source. Remnants of charcoal were found at one of these spots, leading them to suspect charcoal as the ignition source. The extent of the damage to the nearby trees in the Upper Palatinate Forests will be assessed before any decisions are made about potential tree felling.

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