More Fires Break Out at Dutch Military Training Grounds - DutchNews.nl
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Nature reserves are on fire in various parts of the Netherlands. On Wednesday, a fire broke out at a military training ground in 't Harde, Gelderland. A training ground in Weert, as well as a section of the Oirschotse Heide in North Brabant, also partially caught fire. Follow the latest developments via our live blog.
The Netherlands has called for international aid to extinguish four fires unleashed this week in army maneuver camps in various parts of the country. In addition, there have been at least two other fires in natural areas. The reinforcements, organized from the European Emergency Aid Coordination Centre (ERCC) have come from France and Germany. The military police already collect evidence to determine the circumstances of what happened, and the u…
Despite three major wildfires in two days on military grounds, General Onno Eichelsheim does not consider it necessary to pause Defense exercises as long as it remains dry. Eichelsheim calls the situation ‘very unpleasant for bystanders, campsites, and nature itself,’ he said during a press briefing in Hilversum, ‘but we must continue practicing to be ready for crises and the training of our people.’
More fires break out at Dutch military training grounds - DutchNews.nl
More fires break out at Dutch military training grounds
10:28 Four of the wildfires they are battling in the Netherlands started near military grounds. This raises the question of whether the army should suspend exercises during severe drought. 'We have been worried for months...
The Union for Civilian and Military Defence Personnel (VBM) agrees with General Onno Eichelsheim, who says that Defence exercises do not need to be temporarily suspended despite the drought. Three large wildfires broke out on military grounds this week. Nevertheless, Chairman Jean Debie does not consider it irresponsible to conduct exercises under the current conditions. "Soldiers generally know very well what to do in such situations."
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