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Aug 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET

Deadly storms hit Germany after prolonged dry spell

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Germany is dealing with the effects of powerful storms that caused damaging conditions and fatalities after a prolonged dry spell. Firefighters assisting with a separate Belgium forest fire were expected to withdraw by the end of the day once containment was complete.
WHO: German firefighters
WHAT: Powerful storms caused damaging conditions and deaths in Germany.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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