Disaster and Accident
Lanklaarderbos Wildfire Under Control as Arson Probe Begins
A wildfire in Belgium's Lanklaarderbos is under control. Prosecutors investigate possible arson as two simultaneous blazes hit drought-stricken Limburg.
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Accidents & Safety
Two Young Belgians Drown as Heatwave Drives Water Deaths
Two young Belgian men drowned in separate incidents in Limburg, as the 2026 European heatwave drives swimmers to dangerous, unsupervised open water.
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Accident
Tractor Driver Killed in Accident During Rally in Voeren
A 62-year-old man from Dilsen-Stokkem died in a tractor accident during a rally in Voeren, Belgium. An investigation is underway.
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EnvironmentAgriculture
Limburg Group Appeals Permit for Controversial Caviar Farm
Limburg Environmental Coalition appeals a permit for a caviar farm in Kinrooi, citing concerns over 438 million liters of annual groundwater use.
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Crime & Justice
Limburg Prosecutors Appeal Motorcyclist's Speeding Acquittal
Belgian prosecutors appeal after a motorcyclist clocked at 188 km/h in a 90 km/h zone avoids criminal conviction due to a retribution fee.
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EnvironmentWildlife
Raccoon Invasion in Limburg: Experts Warn of Ecological Risk
Belgian and Dutch authorities warn of rising raccoon populations in Limburg. EU mandates removal of the invasive species threatening native wildlife.
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Local News
Lightning Strike Destroys Henis Home, Family Fears Urn Lost
A lightning strike destroyed a historic farmhouse in Henis, Belgium. The family fears the urn containing their angel baby's ashes may be lost in the fire.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Limburg.net Sorts Garbage Bags to Map Recycling Errors
Limburg.net audits garbage bags from 11 municipalities to identify recycling errors and improve sorting, aiming for Flanders' 2030 waste target.
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