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Grand Fire in the High Venn: Wind Is Currently No Problem

In the Hohe Venn the extinguishing works continue. An unfavorable westerly wind has failed so far, the rain is to become stronger. The fire does not continue to spread to Germany.Supported by light drizzle, the forces in the nature reserve Hohes Venn in Belgium continue to fight against one of the largest forest fires in Belgian history directly at the border with Germany. During the day, according to the forecasts of the rain, the deputy of the…

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The politician praises the use of fire brigades, THW and citizens in the fight against fire. Those who behave responsibly in the forest can prevent bad things, according to NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul of North Rhine-Westphalia warned against speculation about the triggering of forest fires in the Belgian nature reserve Hohes Venn. "This has no meaning", said the CDU politician in the morning in the town of Kalterherberg in Monschau. The c…

·Hamburg, Germany
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Center

In the High Venn in Belgium, the spread of the great forest fire has slowed down due to the rain in the region.

·Germany
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Lean Left

The great fire in the High Venn in Belgium also threatens places in the Eifel. An expert explains why Swedish fires are so dangerous and what an important role tactics and equipment are in the fire brigade.

·Hamburg, Germany
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The fight against the fire in the Belgian nature reserve continues. German forces are also involved. Once again, the weather could help with rain.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Center

In the Hohe Venn the extinguishing works continue. An unfavorable westerly wind has failed so far, the rain is to become stronger. The fire does not continue to spread to Germany.Supported by light drizzle, the forces in the nature reserve Hohes Venn in Belgium continue to fight against one of the largest forest fires in Belgian history directly at the border with Germany. During the day, according to the forecasts of the rain, the deputy of the…

Lean Right

In the Belgian nature reserve Hohes Venn forces continue to fight against the fire. A peat layer complicates the extinguishing work considerably. "The fire is still not under control," reports reporter Greta Wagner.

·Berlin, Germany
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Tagesschau broke the news in Hamburg, Germany on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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