Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

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Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire broke out in Hürtgenwald, in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on Thursday, August 13. The blaze spread to around 300 hectares and was not under control as of Friday evening, prompting residents in the area to evacuate.

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  • Germany Video Recording Date/Time: August 14, 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Video Location: Hürtgenwald

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