Thuringia: Field fire broke out near Pößneck: Helicopter should help

Pößneck (dpa/th) - A field fire broke out in a field near Pößneck (Saale-Orla district) on Tuesday. An area between the villages of Werburg and Peuschen was affected, said a police spokeswoman on request. It is currently being examined whether a helicopter can support the fire brigade on site with the extinguishing work. However, the wind conditions are difficult. The spokeswoman was initially unable to provide any information on the cause and extent of the fire.