Fire Partially Under Control: Heavy Rain Slows Down Wildfire Near Schramberg:
Heavy rain is helping firefighters contain the wildfire near Schramberg ...
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Fire service: Rain slows Schramberg forest fireThe fire service says the right flank is controlled; 330 personnel are deployed and the public faces no danger.
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- According to the fire service, the forest fire is no longer spreading, while heavy rain is significantly aiding containment.
- The flames on the right flank are under control, the fire service said.
- A police helicopter equipped with a water tank is fighting the fire from the air because the steep terrain prevents ground operations.
- The fire was reported late Sunday afternoon; 330 personnel are deployed and farmers are supporting them by transporting firefighting water.
It's raining in torrents, and that helps us a great deal— André Wendel of the Rottweil Fire Department, regarding the containment of the forest fire near Schramberg
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