Wildfires are currently affecting North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, notably in Sundern where a large fire consumed 20,000 square meters of woodland. Firefighters managed to gain control over the blaze, but efforts were ongoing into the night. The fires are being fueled by an exceptionally dry early spring, with March recording a 70% decrease in rainfall compared to typical years. This drought not only poses a risk for forest fires but is also impacting local agriculture, animal populations, and shipping on the Rhine river, as these conditions are among the driest on record.
The ongoing wildfires in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, have been exacerbated by an unusually dry spring, with March experiencing 70% less rainfall than normal.
Firefighters were met with dramatic conditions as they fought to bring under control a large blaze spanning 20,000 square meters in Sundern.
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