Overview
- A forest-and-grassland fire near Langscheid has grown to an estimated 50 hectares and is producing heavy smoke that affects nearby villages.
- The Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz has taken operational command and deployed several hundred emergency personnel and a helicopter to contain the blaze.
- Residents of Langenfeld and Arft received preparatory evacuation orders and were told to pack essentials for two to three days and to keep doors and windows closed.
- Four people were reported injured, including one with burn injuries, and officials thanked offers of help while asking spontaneous volunteers to stay away to keep access routes clear.
- An earlier wildfire the same morning in Hürtgenwald forced evacuation of the Gey district, underscoring that shifting winds and multiple regional fires are complicating response efforts.