Belgium and Germany lift last evacuation orders as High Fens wildfire is contained
Authorities in Belgium and Germany have lifted the last remaining evacuation orders in the border region after firefighters said they had contained the High Fens wildfire. The blaze, which has been burning since Friday, had threatened to spread across the German border before crews gained the upper hand. Officials said the fire should no longer be able to spread, although flare-ups were still being dealt with across the site.Crisis cell spokesman Tony Hosmans said the fire had been fully encircled after overnight work by crews in difficult boggy terrain. He said the next objective was to bring the remaining hot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Belgium wildfire in High Fens spreads toward Germany as evacuations continue
Firefighters in Belgium are still working to contain a major wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, where thick smoke has covered the area near the German border. The blaze has scorched around 30 square kilometres, or more than 3,000 hectares, and officials say shifting winds have pushed it eastwards. Around 600 residents have been evacuated from nearby communities as crews try to stop the fire spreading further.The response includes tankers, fire engines, water-bombing aircraft and helicopters, with international support helping Belgian crews in difficult terrain. Footage from the area shows firefighters spraying water on burning and smouldering ground and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
