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Fire in the Hautes Fagnes Raises Questions
Recent fires in the Hautes Fagnes raise concerns about crisis prevention and management.
The fires in the Hautes Fagnes have triggered media concerns, reminiscent of the Ghislenghien disaster in 2004, which resulted in the deaths of 24 people, according to an editorial in La Libre Belgique. This historical reminder presents a worrying picture regarding crisis management in Belgium.
RTBF emphasizes the importance of reflecting on ways to prevent such tragedies. It raises four essential questions concerning governance and the resources needed to address fires of this magnitude, while highlighting that concerns related to crisis management are legitimate.