Eifel Wildfire Under Control After Massive Helicopter Deployment

Firefighters have brought the large wildfire in the Eifel region of Germany under control, following an unprecedented and massive helicopter deployment.

15 Aug, 14:02 — 15 Aug, 14:02

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Germany: Firefighters say Eifel wildfire now under control

Firefighters in Germany say they have gained the upper hand in a fire that blazed for days in the Hürtgen Forest. More than 2,000 residents were forced from their homes by the flames and smoke. Follow DW for the latest.

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Riesiger Waldbrand in NRW: „Kaum vergleichbare Lagen mit so einem massiven Hubschraubereinsatz“

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DW15 Aug, 14:02Latest update

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Eifel Wildfire Under Control After Massive Helicopter Deployment

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Germany: Firefighters say Eifel wildfire now under control

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Riesiger Waldbrand in NRW: „Kaum vergleichbare Lagen mit so einem massiven Hubschraubereinsatz“

Germany: Firefighters say Eifel wildfire now under control

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