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Hautes Fagnes wildfire sees several flare-ups on eastern front

From La Libre Belgique · () French

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  • Fire crews controlled several flare-ups in the southeastern and northeastern parts of the burned area without significant expansion.
  • Police and nature department drones continued monitoring the perimeter from the air.
  • The sprinkler system will remain in operation as weather forecasts indicate an especially sensitive day for renewed fires.

Several flare-ups were detected in the southeastern and northeastern sectors of the wildfire zone in the Hautes Fagnes, but ground teams brought them under control without significant spread.

Authorities continued monitoring the perimeter using drones operated by the federal police and the nature department. About 120 people, including 60 German firefighters, remained mobilized on Sunday.

A test of the sprinkler system, an automatic water-based fire protection system installed as part of tactical preparations, continued throughout the weekend. It will remain in place on Monday as weather forecasts point to a particularly high risk of further flare-ups.

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Originally published by La Libre Belgique in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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