Large forest fire in the Netherlands reaches Germany
The short version
A forest fire in the Dutch nature reserve De Rosmolen has affected around 100 hectares of land. Smoke and the smell of fire move across the border to Germany, where emergency services are ready in the Kleve district.
A forest fire in the Dutch nature reserve De Rosmolen is still not under control.2,1 The fire has affected around 100 hectares of land.3 Smoke and the smell of fire sweep across the border into Germany.3,2,1
In the district of Kleve in North Rhine-Westphalia, residents have to adjust to a sometimes distinct smell of fire.1 Hundreds of forces are fighting the flames in the Netherlands.3 The fire brigade in the Kleve district is ready to move to the neighbouring country.2
According to the current state of affairs, there is no concrete danger for Germany.3
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