The Harz, also called the Harz Mountains, is a highland area in northern Germany. It has the highest elevations for that region, and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. From Wikipedia
A 1.2-hectare blaze near Schierke was contained in steep terrain with the help of aerial support and continued monitoring for hotspots is underway.
