Stories from Weert · Netherlands

A memorial newspaper at the war monument in the Weert NS station was vandalized. The newspaper was found scattered across the floor yesterday. Local police are investigating the incident.

The Mayor of Weert expressed surprise that the defense ministry intends to proceed with military exercises in nature reserves despite ongoing drought conditions.

France and Germany are sending vehicles and personnel to assist in fighting wildfires in the Netherlands. Fires have been reported in Weert and in the nature reserve between Kessel and Helde in the Limburg region.

Emergency services are fighting two large natural fires west of Weert in Limburg. Firefighters from Weert are receiving assistance from the Gemmenich corps and units from Belgium. The fire originated near a military training ground close to the Brabant border.

Two major wildfires are currently burning in the Limburg region. One fire has broken out on a military training ground west of Weert, near the border with Brabant. A large smoke plume is visible from several kilometers away.