U.S. Media: Fire Breaks Out During Live-Fire Training at U.S. Military Base in Germany
[Global Network Report, Reporter Zhang Jiangping] According to the U.S. newspaper Stars and Stripes, on July 28, U.S. military personnel stated that a fire occurred during live-fire training at a base in Bavaria, Germany, covering an area of several hundred acres.
Reports indicate that a spokesperson for the U.S. military said in a statement on the 28th that the fire incident occurred on the 27th at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, leading to a suspension of live-fire training, with helicopters involved in firefighting efforts. The fire was extinguished on the evening of the 27th, and training resumed on the 28th.
The report added that there were no casualties and no damage to infrastructure.
A fire broke out during live-fire training at a U.S. Army base in Grafenwoehr, Bavaria, on July 27, 2023, affecting hundreds of acres. Helicopters were deployed to extinguish the fire, which was brought under control by the evening. Training activities resumed the following day without any reported casualties or damage to infrastructure.
- A fire occurred during live-fire training at a U.S. Army base in Grafenwoehr, Bavaria.
- The fire affected hundreds of acres.
- Helicopters were involved in firefighting efforts.
- The fire was extinguished on the evening of July 27, 2023.
- Training resumed on July 28, 2023, with no casualties or infrastructure damage.