A rapidly spreading wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens nature reserve, near the German border, burns an area estimated at about 2,700 to 3,000 hectares and prompts evacuations. Hundreds of people are evacuated as firefighters battle the blaze, which started on Friday and continues to spread.
Authorities report that the fire is heading toward Germany, with Germany’s town of Monschau warning residents of possible evacuation orders. While outlets agree on the scale and location of the wildfire, they differ slightly in reported acreage—some citing around 2,700 hectares and others around 3,000—and in emphasis on how quickly the fire advances toward the border. Coverage also notes firefighting operations that extend into the night, reflecting an ongoing response across both countries’ border region.
The High Fens is identified as a key affected area, and the emerging risk centers on potential further movement of the fire across the border and the readiness of local authorities for possible additional evacuations.
