Big Fires in Germany and Japan

May 3, 2026, 18:23
AsiaEnvironment

Introduction

Germany and Japan have big fires. The weather is very dry and hot.

Main Body

In Germany, a fire burned a nature park. Firefighters cannot go inside because there are old bombs in the ground. They wait for the fire to stop by itself. Experts say the spring was too dry. There was not enough rain. Other forests in Germany also have fires. In Japan, a big fire burned for 11 days. Many soldiers and firefighters helped. Rain finally stopped the fire. Eight buildings burned and two people were hurt.

Conclusion

Japan stopped the fire. Germany must wait for rain to stop the fire.

Learning

⚡ Quick Logic: "Too + Adjective"

In the text, we see: "the spring was too dry."

When we use too, it means "more than we want" or "a problem."

  • Dry →\rightarrow OK
  • Too dry →\rightarrow ❌ Problem (Fires start)

Try these patterns:

  • Hot →\rightarrow Too hot (I can't sleep)
  • Big →\rightarrow Too big (It doesn't fit)
  • Slow →\rightarrow Too slow (I am late)

🛠️ Word Power: Action Words

Look at how the story changes from the start to the end:

  1. Burned (The fire happened)
  2. Wait (People do nothing/stay still)
  3. Stopped (The fire finished)

Tip: Notice how Stop becomes Stopped when the action is finished in the past.

Vocabulary Learning

big (adj.)
Large in size or amount.
Example:The fire was very big, covering a large area.
fire (n.)
A blaze or flame.
Example:The firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.
weather (n.)
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time.
Example:The weather today is dry and hot.
dry (adj.)
Lacking moisture.
Example:The soil is dry because there has been no rain.
hot (adj.)
Having a high temperature.
Example:It was hot outside, making the fire spread faster.
nature (n.)
The physical world and its plants and animals.
Example:The park is a place where people enjoy nature.
park (n.)
A public green area for recreation.
Example:The nature park was damaged by the fire.
firefighter (n.)
A person who puts out fires.
Example:Firefighters cannot go inside the park because of old bombs.
wait (v.)
To stay in one place until something happens.
Example:We have to wait for the rain to stop the fire.
stop (v.)
To bring to an end.
Example:The fire stopped when the rain fell.
rain (n.)
Water droplets falling from clouds.
Example:Rain finally stopped the fire.
forest (n.)
A large area covered with trees.
Example:Other forests in Germany also have fires.
building (n.)
A structure with a roof and walls.
Example:Eight buildings burned during the fire.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:Two people were hurt by the fire.