A forest fire in the Netherlands, which broke out on August 3 near the Boschhuizerbergen nature reserve, destroyed about 100 hectares of forest and forced about 300 holidaymakers to leave the De Oude Barrier campsite in Smakt-Venray. Earlier reports mentioned 21 hectares, but new data indicate a much larger area.
The fire is under control, but isolated smoldering spots remain, and full extinguishing may take days or weeks due to the presence of World War II ammunition in the area. Many campers have already returned, but some have canceled bookings.