Largest Forest Fire in NRW History Extinguished in Hürtgenwald
The largest forest fire in the history of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), which broke out in the Hürtgenwald near Aachen last week, has been completely extinguished. The fire, which burned approximately 300 hectares of forest area, has been declared over by emergency services. The mayor of Hürtgenwald, Stephan Cranen, announced the news with relief, praising the tireless efforts of professional and volunteer deployment forces. He also commended the local solidarity shown during the crisis. The forest area remains closed to the public to prevent new fires and ensure safety.5 sourcesSee all sources