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Belgian firefighters face an unprecedented wildfire in the High Fens, a century’s worst blaze fueled by inaccessible terrain and hampered by rain that derailed aerial drops. Crews worked through the night to link fire fronts, with control achieved in reachable zones—but full extinguishment could take weeks. Smoke from the fire, just over a mile from the German border, has forced evacuations in Monschau and triggered air quality alerts across Germany. Some villagers are cautiously returning home, but travel is discouraged and hiking remains banned in key areas. Local farmers who donated equipment and labor are now being evaluated for compensation as officials debate covering repair costs and legal liability for their vital aid.

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