Thuringia: Fire destroys ski jump in Biberschlag

Biberschlag (dpa/th) - The damage after a fire at the ski jump in Biberschlag (Hildburghausen district) is estimated at around 70,000 euros. The part of the hill covered with plastic mats, on which the jumpers land, went up in flames in the district of Schleusegrund on Sunday, as the police reported on Monday. This part of the facility was destroyed. After initial investigations, the fire experts of the criminal police assume that the fire was caused by arson. According to the information, it is unclear whether it was a negligent or intentional act.