Climate protection: Merz on visit to forest fire area: Cabinet will talk about better climate change protection
For days, firefighters and many helpers fought the flames in the Hürtgenwald. After his summer vacation, the Federal Chancellor has now driven to the forest fire area to say thank you.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has thanked emergency responders for their efforts in extinguishing a large forest fire in Hürtgenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fire was fully extinguished two days prior to his visit, and Merz praised the collaboration between emergency services, including firefighters, THW, and the military, as well as helpers from agriculture and forestry.
Around 1400 people were involved in the firefighting efforts at its peak. Merz stated that volunteer-led organizations, such as the Freiwillige Feuerwehr and THW, are crucial in responding to large-scale disasters. The Chancellor also announced that the federal cabinet will discuss improved climate protection measures on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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