Forest fires: Situation near Monschau is becoming more critical – Belgium evacuates town
In North Rhine-Westphalia's Monschau, residents are preparing for evacuations - in the Belgian High Fens, around 2,700 hectares are affected by the fire. The situation near Hürtgenwald has eased.
A large forest fire in Belgium is spreading towards Germany, prompting concerns for the town of Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia. The fire, which has burned 2,700 hectares, is about 1.5 kilometers from the German border, and residents of some areas have been advised to prepare for evacuation or leave their homes voluntarily due to health risks from smoke.
The Belgian town of Küschelscheid has been evacuated, and German firefighters are assisting in the efforts. The fire has also affected neighboring areas, including the Hürtgenwald, where 300 hectares of forest have been burned.
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