Wildfires Near German Border: Situation Worsens Near Monschau
Residents in the Kalterherberg and Mützenich districts are being advised to prepare for a potential evacuation. A spokesperson for the city stated that approximately 5,000 people could be affected, emphasizing that these are precautionary measures and an evacuation is not currently anticipated. The High Fens, a cross-border high plateau between Germany and Belgium, is the affected region.
Belgium: 600 People Evacuated
The city further announced that firefighting operations are being prepared as a precaution. This is to ensure immediate action can be taken should the fire spread into German territory. Belgian authorities have already ordered the evacuation of the village of Küchelscheid, located directly west of the Kalterherberg district.
English Translation:
People in the districts of Kalterherberg and Mützenich should prepare for an evacuation, it was stated. A spokesperson for the city told the news agency dpa that around 5,000 people are affected. She emphasized that these are precautionary measures and, as of now, no evacuation is expected. The High Fens is a cross-border high plateau between Germany and Belgium.
Belgium: 600 People Must Leave Homes
The city further announced that firefighting measures are being prepared as a precaution so that firefighting operations can begin immediately if the fire spreads to German territory. The Belgian authorities have therefore already ordered the evacuation of the village of Küchelscheid, which adjoins the Kalterherberg district to the west.
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