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There is a large natural forest fire occurring in Limburg, the Netherlands, causing significant disruption and requiring helicopter intervention.

A large and challenging natural forest fire is currently burning near Oostrum and Venray in Limburg, Netherlands. The fire has led to the deployment of firefighting helicopters and the sending of NL-Alert emergency notifications. Train services between Venray and Boxmeer have been halted due to the fire. The firefighting efforts are expected to last several hours since the resin-rich trees act as additional fuel, complicating containment efforts.