Saxony-Anhalt: Ascheberg burns in Magdeburg

Magdeburg (dpa/sa) - In Magdeburg, a mountain of ash burns over a large area.

Saxony-Anhalt: Ascheberg burns in Magdeburg

Magdeburg (dpa/sa) - In Magdeburg, a mountain of ash burns over a large area. The police announced this on Twitter on Thursday. The location is in the south of the state capital in the Hopfengarten district near the SKET industrial site. Due to the heavy smoke, surrounding residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed, police said. The fire brigade is currently busy with extinguishing work, said a spokeswoman on request. She was initially unable to provide any further details on the cause of the fire.