Germany updates: Wildfires wreak havoc in eastern states

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07/07/2025July 7, 2025

Firefighters have gradually gained control over several blazes in Germany's east after a tense weekend. Poland has restored spot checks on its German border. DW has more.

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Emergency vehicles, firefighters amid smokeFires broke out in Thuringia on WednesdayImage: Jacob Schröter/dpa/picture alliance
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What you need to know

  • Wildfires in the eastern states of Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg are reportedly easing amid cooler weather
  • Poland has temporarily reintroduced spot checks on its border to Germany, mirroring moves by Berlin

Below, you can read a roundup of key developments in and related to Germany on Monday, July 7:

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