# German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say

https://mins.news/en/item/23005

- Reuters, 2026-08-15 13:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-wildfire-near-belgian-border-under-control-local-authorities-say-2026-08-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a806b12325a7500012ab0d3

> A wildfire in western Germany has stabilised after forcing thousands of people to evacuate on Friday, local authorities said Saturday. Residents were still not allowed to return home.

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