US EditionHoge Kempen Limburg fire burns 50 hectares, arson suspected
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The fire on the Mechelse Heide in the Hoge Kempen National Park was started deliberately. This was announced by the Limburg public prosecutor's office. In addition, 50 hectares of heathland in Maasmechelen and As burned down on Thursday evening. The Flemish government is taking civil action to recover the costs of the damage from the perpetrator(s). Federal Minister for Climate Jean-Luc Crucke (MR) is calling for better preparedness for the incr…
Hoge Kempen Limburg fire burns 50 hectares, arson suspected
Maasmechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A fire burned 50 hectares (100 football fields) of heathland in Limburg; suspicion of arson. Anna Degraen confirms 4 ignition points. Code Red remains due to extreme dryness. As VRT News reported, last Thursday, May … Read more Continue reading Hoge Kempen Limburg fire burns 50 hectares, arson suspected at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.
Last week's fire on the Mechelse Heide was started deliberately. "The findings of the fire expert show that the fire was very likely started deliberately," says Anna Degraen, spokesperson for the Limburg public prosecutor's office. "Four fire sources were discovered. The possible perpetrator(s) are still being sought," says Degraen.
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