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German forest fires leap from 400 to 1,700 in a year
By DW
06 Jul 2019 | 3:58 pm | 1m 45s
06 Jul 2019 | 3:58 pm | 1m 45s
The number of forest fires in Germany jumped fourfold last year, setting a 15-year high. Hot, dry conditions have increased threat levels, and there are concerns local fire brigades are ill-equipped to respond.
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