HUERTGENWALD, Germany: A wildfire in western Germany that forced the evacuation of thousands of people on Friday has stabilized, local authorities said on Saturday, although residents were still barred from returning home. More than 2,000 people were evacuated from the village of Gey, near the Belgian border, on Friday after the fire came within 300 meters (1,000 ft) of the community. “We are satisfied with how things are progressing.
German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say
More than 2,000 people were evacuated from the village of Gey
Emergency services were also preparing for stronger northerly winds later on Saturday
August 15, 2026 19:18
HUERTGENWALD, Germany: A wildfire in western Germany that forced the evacuation of thousands of people on Friday has stabilized, local authorities said on Saturday, although residents were still barred from returning home.
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