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Forest fires in Rhineland-Palatinate destroy more than 40 hectares

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Forest fires in Rhineland-Palatinate have destroyed more than 40 hectares of land. Several homes were threatened by the fires.

Forest fires in Rhineland-Palatinate have destroyed an area of more than 40 hectares.4 A public bus caught fire on the A48 in the Cochem-Zell district.2 The fire spread to several residential buildings.3

There have already been 100 forest fires in Hesse this year.1

Why it matters

  • Rhineland-Palatinate is a federal state in southwestern Germany, known for its forests and wine-growing regions.4,3

  • The A48 is a highway that connects Koblenz and Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate.2

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