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Smell of smoke could linger, but government says no need to wear masks

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Meteorologist says that while smoke from the High Fens fire in Belgium is no longer reaching the Grand Duchy, impact is not yet completely over
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For days a cloud of smoke has been drawn through the Moselle valley. Experts believe it is possible that the vines develop an unpleasant taste. The winegrowers remain calm.

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Because of the smell of fire, no one should stay at home for days, but behave as you think it is right, says the expert.

·Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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The Health Directorate asks the population not to give in to panic, but advises older people, pregnant women and people with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases to wear FFP2 masks if they are exposed to smoke from fires in neighbouring countries.

The large-scale forest fires in Belgium near the German border continue to be noticeable in Hesse. Up to the Main-Kinzig-Kreis the smoke and fire gases are perceptible. Also the fine dust values were increased in the meantime.

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hessenschau.de broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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