Wildfires
All the latest news and essential info on forest fires and other wildfires around Germany.
LATEST: Europe's battle with wildfires continues
Countries across Europe on Sunday continued to battle wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes.
Europe battles new wave of wildfires
Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.
Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,800 people in North Rhine-Westphalia
A forest fire near to the municipality of Hürtgenwald caused 1,800 to flee their homes when the flames approached the town on Thursday night. Intensive firefighting operations were ongoing on Friday.
Three of EU's 15 largest wildfires since 2016 occurred in July
Three wildfires that broke out within days of each other in Spain and France this month are among the 15 largest recorded in the European Union since 2016.
Why Europe won't get any new Canadair water bombers any time soon
As firefighters struggle to contain some of the worst European wildfires in living memory with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.
Forest fire breaks out on mountain peak in Germany's Chiemgau Alps
Heavy smoke from a wildfire near the summit of a mountain in the German Alps is affecting nearby residents. Located in a high and rugged area, it's a tricky one to put out.
MAPS: Where in Germany faces the highest risk of wildfires
The weather is heating up across Germany, with forecasts predicting nearly 40C on Thursday. At the same time certain regions will see the highest-level of wildfire risk.
France, Germany send firefighters to help battle Dutch blazes
France and Germany sent firefighting units to the Netherlands on Friday to help battle woodland blazes flaring in several areas.
Record EU wildfires ‘burnt more than 1 million hectares in 2025’
Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares of land in European Union countries this year, a record since recording began in 2006, according to AFP analysis of official data.
Wildfires trigger evacuations in eastern Germany
Emergency services are battling forest fires in several locations in eastern Germany. Villages have been evacuated in the states of Saxony and Brandenburg, and two firefighters are reported injured.
Firefighters resume battle against blaze in German mountains
Firefighting flights to tackle the massive forest fire in the mountains of central Germany will resume on Sunday morning as the blaze rages for the third day.
German emergency services tackle massive forest fire
Firefighters and aircraft Saturday ramped up efforts to tackle a massive forest fire in the mountains of central Germany that has reportedly forced the evacuation of hundreds of people.
Europe facing record year for wildfire destruction: EU
Europe's blistering summer may not be over yet, but 2022 is already breaking records, with nearly 660,000 hectares ravaged since January, according to the EU's satellite monitoring service.
Wildfires rage during Germany's spring heatwave
The warm weather in Germany may have been perfect for enjoying the Easter break. But it has increased the danger of forest fires.
50 hectare forest fire breaks out near Berlin
Around 200 firefighters were still battling a ferocious forest fire near Potsdam on Friday morning, with military and police helicopters brought in to help fight the 50-hectare blaze.
Stormy weather and fires cause mayhem throughout Germany
Germany is experiencing stormy weather and dry temperatures, both increasing the risks of fire. But in most of the country, the weather is expected to improve this weekend.
German Canaries blaze suspect remanded
A German man who allegedly sparked a deadly forest fire in the Canary Islands by burning toilet paper has been remanded in custody, a court spokesman said Saturday.
German man says 'toilet paper mishap' started Spain wildfire
UPDATE: A German man blamed for starting a wildfire that caused the death of a park official on the Canary Island of La Palma said he was trying to burn used toilet paper.