Overview

• The wildfire, which began on April 30, has burned tens of thousands of square meters and remains uncontrolled as of May 3.
• District administrator Alexander Tritthart declared a state of disaster on May 2 to mobilize over 200 personnel and specialized resources.
• Efforts to contain the fire are complicated by munitions contamination, restricting ground access and requiring aerial water drops and sprinkler systems.
• Nine emergency responders have sustained light injuries, with seven hospitalized during suppression operations.
• Authorities state there is no immediate threat to residents but advise keeping windows and doors closed and avoiding material donations to ensure smooth firefighting efforts.