Belgian Fire Under Control After Seven Days. Minister Defended in Committee, Opposition Demands Special Commission

Fire in High Fens burning since August 14 declared under control on day seven. Authorities rescued a live black grouse from the burn site.

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Belgický požiar je po siedmich dňoch pod kontrolou. Minister sa bránil vo výbore, opozícia žiada osobitnú komisiu

Oheň vo Vysokých Fagnes horí od 14. augusta a v siedmy deň ho úrady vyhlásili za zvládnutý. Z požiariska vyniesli živého tetrova hoľniaka.

20.8.2026

Whether parliament actually establishes the special commission requested by the socialists.
What the Walloon Parliament committee will say on Wednesday and whether Crucke will push through his in-depth evaluation.
When authorities declare the fire definitively extinguished — and whether that will confirm the "weeks" estimate.
Whether the Liège prosecutor determines the cause.
Whether an estimate emerges after the fire on how many black grouse remain in the Hautes Fagnes.

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