Belgian wildfire
Coverage of Belgian wildfire in the Nexus archive.
- Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium experienced one of its largest wildfires, which spread east toward the German border in Liège province and required aid from multiple international countries. Meanwhile, Greece handled a wildfire on Salamina island that killed two people and injured nine, while another fire near Athens was quickly contained by department personnel.
- Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire that forced hundreds to evacuate
A massive wildfire burned about 30 square kilometers in the High Fens of eastern Belgium, prompting the evacuation of approximately 600 residents. Authorities deployed over 250 emergency personnel, including Belgian and German firefighters, while activating European Union assistance. The fire remains difficult to contain due to dry conditions and is currently near residential areas.