Stories from De Harde · Netherlands

A wildfire in De Harde on the Veluwe remains uncontrolled after breaking out during a defense exercise yesterday. Approximately 100 firefighters are currently working to combat the blaze.

Firefighters have been working for nearly a day to extinguish wildfires near De Harde. This incident was not the only fire reported in the area. The source noted that firefighting efforts are still active. Firefighters are working to control a large wildfire on the Veluwe near De De Harde. The fire originated yesterday on a military training ground. The blaze is not yet fully under control, according to the source. Safety officials stated the coming hours are as increasing winds could cause the fire to flare up. A second fire has broken out in a nature reserve between Helden and Kessel in Limburg. Firefighters in Gelderland are working to extinguish a large fire near De Harde and prevent its spread. Increasing winds pose a risk of the fire reigniting, though crews managed to contain it overnight without further expansion.

A portion of a natural fire in De Harde, Netherlands, is now under control. Helicopters are currently using water buckets to extinguish the fire, and fire departments from other regions are providing assistance. There is currently no indication that the fire is worsening. Authorities are investigating if the fire was caused by military exercises. Smoke from the blaze was visible as far as England, but air quality measurements do not currently require evacuations. Emergency crews will continue digging trenches throughout the night to create natural fire barriers. Crews worked through the night to dig trenches to create barriers. Firefighters are working through the night to extinguish a natural wildfire in De Harde. Firefighters are still working to extinguish remaining hotspots across the extensive area. The weather in the region is expected to remain dry with sunny conditions.