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Belgium and Germany lift wildfire evacuation orders

BelgiumGermanyAugust 19, 2026

Authorities in Belgium and Germany lifted all remaining evacuation orders in a border region on August 19, 2026, as firefighters gained control of a massive wildfire. The operation marked significant progress in containing the cross-border blaze.

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Evacuation orders lifted in Belgian wildfire zone

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Authorities in Belgium and Germany lifted the last remaining evacuation orders in the border region where firefighters appeared to be gaining the upper hand against the massive High Fens wildfire.