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High Fens forest fire destroys 3,000 hectares in Belgium
A massive forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve in eastern Belgium has destroyed approximately 3,000 hectares of land, marking one of the largest natural fires in the country's history.
While authorities report that the fire has been contained, it is not yet fully extinguished. The blaze forced evacuations in the neighboring area of Monschau, and residents remain uncertain when they can return to their homes. Approximately 100 firefighters are currently working on the site, with assistance from crews in Germany.
The ecological impact is significant. Firefighters rescued an injured male deer, which was transported to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Local religious leaders have described the event as an unprecedented ecological disaster and a wake-up call for environmental protection.
An investigation into the cause of the fire has not yet commenced because certain northern sections of the burned area remain too dangerous for investigators to access.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] An investigation into the cause of the fire has not yet started due to hazardous conditions. otvoreno.me · www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fires are currently contained or under control, though the risk of reignition remains. otvoreno.me · www.politika.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents in the neighboring area of Monschau were forced to evacuate their homes. brandaktuell.at
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 100 firefighters remain engaged at the site. otvoreno.me · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] A forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve burned approximately 3,000 hectares of land. www.otheo.be · otvoreno.me · www.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Firefighters rescued an injured male deer and transferred it to a wildlife rehabilitation center. otvoreno.me · www.politika.rs