Drone Incident Complicates Firefighting Efforts on Künkelstraße
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze on Künkelstraße, with the street remaining closed between the DIY store and Alsstraße due to incomplete clearing work. An unauthorized drone flying over the fire site has added complexity to the situation.
Yesterday, a drone was spotted hovering at around 100 meters above the fire site. The drone operator, a 42-year-old local resident, was swiftly identified and ordered to land the drone. A criminal investigation has been launched against the individual for endangering air traffic. Despite efforts to identify the drone pilot, their name remains unknown, and police are appealing for witnesses.
The drone operator has no known links to the companies or persons affected by the fire. Authorities have explicitly forbidden the use of the drone in the fire site area again. Firefighting operations are ongoing, preventing investigators from accessing the scene today. A police helicopter and a firefighter drone have been deployed to assess the fire's extent and affected area. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire on Künkelstraße continues to burn, with the street remaining closed for safety reasons. Authorities have warned the public against flying drones near the fire site after an unauthorized drone was spotted. Investigations into the fire's cause are ongoing, with police appealing for any information regarding the drone incident.
