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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 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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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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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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The fight against the fire in the Belgian nature reserve continues. German forces are also involved. Once again, the weather could help with rain – or exacerbate the situation with wind.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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There are still flames in the Hohe Venn about two kilometers before the German border. The fire brigade can hope for the weather, rain is on demand - but also strong wind.

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