Stories from Lesachtal · Austria

Investigators believe a discarded cigarette may have caused the forest fire in the Lesachtal region of Carinthia. The fire's origin point was identified at Xavierreberg in the Promecken forest area through witness statements and aerial imagery.

A wildfire in the Lesachtal region of Carinthia, Austria, remains active despite emergency response efforts. Six helicopters and 250 personnel are currently deployed to combat the flames. The fire continues to pose a threat to the local area.