Wildfires Rage Across Europe Including Historic Blaze in Belgium
Wildfires continue to burn in France and Greece while Belgium battles what is believed to be the largest wildfire in its history, prompting royal visits and evacuations.
- Belgium is experiencing what is believed to be the largest wildfire in its history in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve.
- The Belgian fire has burned over 3,000 hectares and prompted King Philippe to visit the affected area.
Sources
- The Guardian — Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live
- Phys.org — Belgium races to tame huge wildfire creeping toward Germany
- Deutsche Welle — Hundreds flee as Belgium battles wildfire at German border
- France 24 — EU sends aircraft and villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
- Deutsche Welle — Belgium battles record wildfire at German border
- Deutsche Welle — Belgium: Hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle largest wildfire on record