In the Belgian nature reserve Hoge Venen, 240 emergency responders are fighting devastating forest fires, which were initially slowed down due to favorable weather conditions, but will likely require weeks of firefighting due to expected strong winds and the necessity to additionally water the moor area. (translated)
In Germany and Belgium, fire brigades are battling several wildfires, including a difficult-to-extinguish fire near Schramberg in Baden-Württemberg, where 250 emergency responders are active, while in Belgium, the Bundeswehr intervenes with helicopters to support firefighting efforts, and the situation in the Westerwald has stabilized after successful extinguishing operations. (translated)
During a forest fire on the Greek island of Salamis, two people lost their lives, while strong winds complicated the firefighting efforts and the fire department and volunteers organized an evacuation of the residents. (translated)
A wildfire in a nature reserve in Belgium is spreading towards Germany, but the Walloon government states that it is uncertain whether the fire will cross the border, while firefighting efforts are difficult due to the hard-to-reach terrain. (translated)
In the Belgian nature reserve Hohes Venn near the German border, a forest fire is spreading, which has devastated at least 1,600 hectares of forest since Friday afternoon, while several EU countries are providing assistance in the firefighting efforts. (translated)
On August 15, 2026, the tagesschau reported on various topics, including successes in the firefighting efforts of a forest fire in the Eifel, the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan, the discussion about deportations to Afghanistan, an earthquake in Indonesia with fatalities, the Rave the Planet parade in Berlin, as well as the victory of Hamburg's Owen Ansah in the 200 meters at the European Athletics Championships, and the preparation of Elversberg for the first Bundesliga football match. (translated)
Devastating wildfires continue to rage in Europe, ravaging thousands of hectares of land in countries like France, Spain, and Germany, while firefighters in North Rhine-Westphalia make progress in the largest wildfire in the region's history, and strong winds hinder firefighting efforts in Greece. (translated)
In the Hürtgenwald in the Eifel, the fire department is fighting a large forest fire that has affected about 300 hectares of land, and had to relocate its command center due to smoke, while the extinguishing operations continue and are expected to last for several days. (translated)
In Andalusia, a large number of firefighters and soldiers are fighting a forest fire that has already set about 4,000 hectares of land ablaze, while extremely variable winds are significantly hampering the firefighting efforts, and climate change, drought, and human error have contributed to this fire disaster. (translated)
A wildfire on the west shore of Lake Garda has forced around 200 people to evacuate in Tignale, mainly foreign tourists, while firefighting efforts continued under difficult conditions. (translated)
A large fire in the pine forest in St. Egyden am Steinfeld, caused by munitions parts from World War II, is believed by the police to be a very likely cause, with the phosphorus contained in the parts reportedly having ignited on its own due to the heat, and the firefighting efforts were continued on Friday with 220 helpers. (translated)
During firefighting operations against the wildfires near Athens, two firefighting helicopters collided in the air, leaving the fate of one crew member uncertain and a large-scale search operation ongoing, while the fires have already destroyed 12,000 hectares of land. (translated)
A severe wildfire threatens the US city Spokane in the state of Washington, forcing thousands to evacuate, as the governor declared a state of emergency and firefighting efforts are hindered by strong winds. (translated)
In Greece, the wildfire situation has worsened, as 51 new fires broke out within 24 hours, while strong winds hinder firefighting efforts and the highest alert level has been declared in the region around Athens. (translated)
New wildfires are breaking out in Greece and Turkey, fueled by strong winds, which significantly complicate firefighting efforts, while the situation in France is slowly easing. (translated)
In Crete, extreme wildfires fueled by strong winds have created a life-threatening situation for thousands of tourists, which is why the Greek coast guard evacuated numerous people; at the same time, about 200 firefighters are battling the flames while the weather conditions make firefighting efforts difficult. (translated)
Wildfires continue to rage in Europe, particularly affecting France, Spain, and Germany, where a state of emergency has been declared in the Chiemgau Alps, while in Greece, firefighting efforts are being hampered by strong winds. (translated)
On the popular Greek Aegean island of Paros, firefighters are battling a large wildfire that has led to the evacuation of several villages, while the firefighting efforts are being hampered by strong winds. (translated)
Devastating wildfires are currently raging in Europe, particularly in Spain and France, where hundreds of thousands of people have had to be evacuated and new heat waves could complicate firefighting efforts. (translated)
In France and Spain, thousands of emergency services are battling devastating wildfires and are recording initial successes, while at the same time they must prepare for an upcoming heatwave that complicates firefighting efforts. (translated)
