Column of smoke! Another forest fire has broken out.
*Another Forest Fire Breaks Out: Huge Plume of Smoke Rises*
A new forest fire has broken out, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky.
According to http://oe24.at, emergency services were alerted after the fire was discovered. Details on the exact location and size are still being confirmed by authorities.
Firefighters are on scene working to contain the blaze. Given current dry conditions and high temperatures across Europe, authorities have warned that fires can spread very quickly.
Officials are urging people to be extra cautious: - *No smoking in forests or fields* - *No open fires within 50m of woodland* - *Do not throw cigarette butts from cars* - *Report any fires immediately to emergency services: 112*
Violations can be fined up to €20,000 under forest protection laws.
The cause of this fire is not yet known. Fire departments across Austria and Germany have been dealing with multiple blazes in recent weeks due to extreme heat and drought.