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Fire in the Hautes Fagnes: Fire Resurgence and Smoke Accumulation

Monitoring and extinguishing operations continue in the Hautes Fagnes with fire resurgences and heavy smoke accumulation overnight.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire in the Hautes Fagnes nature park continues, having started more than a week ago. According to the authorities from the Liège province governor's office, localized fire resurgences were reported during the night from Saturday to Sunday.

Monitoring and extinguishing operations continued throughout the night, utilizing drones to assist teams on the ground. This allowed for the assessment of the situation's evolution and necessary action against these fire resurgences.

The accumulation of smoke has been particularly pronounced, prompting authorities to advise residents to close their windows to avoid discomfort. This phenomenon is linked to weather conditions observed on Sunday morning, which favored the persistence of smoke in the air.

Operations are expected to continue in the coming days to manage the remnants of the fire and minimize impacts on the health of residents and the environment.

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