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Germany evacuates 2,000 residents as wildfire nears Gey

8/15/2026

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On August 14, 2026 Germany evacuated 2,000 residents from Gey, North Rhine-Westphalia after a wildfire came within 300 metres.
Deputy premier Mona Neubaur said the fire threatened the community.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was being kept informed, and that police and Bundeswehr were assisting.
Firefighters fought 300 hectares, used two army tanks to clear routes and deployed 200 emergency personnel.
Peter Berndgen said on August 15, 2026 the fire had stabilized and evacuation would continue.

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On August 14, 2026 Germany evacuated 2,000 residents from Gey, North Rhine-Westphalia after a wildfire came within 300 metres.
Deputy premier Mona Neubaur said the fire threatened the community.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was being kept informed, and that police and Bundeswehr were assisting.
Firefighters fought 300 hectares, used two army tanks to clear routes and deployed 200 emergency personnel.
Peter Berndgen said on August 15, 2026 the fire had stabilized and evacuation would continue.