A forest fire broke out on Monday in the De Rosmolen nature reserve in the Netherlands, near the German border, due to causes that remain unknown.
The fire in the eastern nature reserve is not yet under control, according to Dutch security authorities.
Dutch security authorities stated that the fire had spread until early morning, but the situation has since stabilized. A spokesperson for the authorities noted that the wind has died down a bit, which is favorable for preventing further spread.
100 hectares
Land area affected by the fire near Venray, Netherlands
Emergency response and regional impact
Around 250 firefighters and firefighting helicopters from the Dutch army are deployed to combat the fire.
Smoke and the smell of burning from the Dutch forest fire have reached Germany. In the Kleve district of North Rhine-Westphalia, the population was advised via the NINA warning app to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.
But there is no danger to the population.
— A spokesperson for the fire department in the Kleve district, Germany
The fire department in the Kleve district stated there is no danger to the population from the smoke. Dutch fire departments have not yet requested assistance from the fire departments in the Kleve district.
Transport and Infrastructure
Train traffic between Boxmeer and Venray in the Netherlands was initially suspended due to the fire. Meanwhile, traffic at Weeze Airport in Germany is operating normally.
Updates
Limburg-Nord security spokesperson Erik Thijssen reported that the situation has stabilized with no further spread overnight, although the duration of firefighting efforts remains uncertain. Operations are being hindered by the presence of WWII explosive remnants, necessitating the involvement of the army's explosive ordnance disposal service. Additionally, 300 guests from a nearby campsite were evacuated as a precaution, while no injuries or building damages have been reported so far.
Limburg-Nord security region spokesperson Erik Thijssen stated that the situation is stable following a night with no further spread, although the duration of firefighting efforts remains uncertain. Operations are currently being hindered by the presence of Second World War explosive remnants, necessitating the involvement of the army's explosive ordnance disposal service. While no injuries or building damages have been reported, a campsite with 300 guests was evacuated as a precaution.
Limburg-Nord security region spokesperson Erik Thijssen stated that the situation is stable following a night with no further spread, though it remains too early for an all-clear. Firefighting operations are currently being hindered by WWII explosive remnants, requiring the involvement of the army's ordnance disposal service. Additionally, a campsite with 300 guests has been evacuated as a precaution, while officials report that no injuries or building damages have occurred so far.
