Hitzewelle: Waldbrand in NRW-Ortsteil – 1.800 Menschen wurden evakuiert
In der Nacht ist ein Feuer in der Gemeinde Hürtgenwald ausgebrochen. Die Flammen sind noch nicht unter Kontrolle. Auch andere Ortsteile sind durch den Brand gefährdet.
A forest fire in Hürtgenwald, a municipality in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has forced the evacuation of the Gey district, home to approximately 1,800 residents. The community in the Eifel region announced the immediate evacuation of the area at dawn. Earlier, the newspaper "Bild" reported on the situation. The warning app Nina displayed the highest alert level, "Extreme Danger."
According to the community, the fire is rapidly advancing towards the Gey district, with flames now only about 400 meters away. No incidents have occurred during the evacuation so far, reported a police spokesperson in the early morning. Residents are instructed to bring only essential personal belongings, identification documents, and medications.
Those requiring assistance during evacuation can contact the emergency number 02429 3090. The community has set up a gathering point in the Grundschule Straß. Wear a cloth mask or cover your mouth and nose if necessary. The fire was initially about 500 meters away from the area, but the wind shifted, and the flames advanced further. The fire department decided on evacuation just before 4:00 AM.
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