Belgium's Altos Fens wildfire burns 2,700 hectares and forces evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Belgium's Altos Fens nature reserve has burned 2,700 hectares and forced evacuations in nearby villages, as firefighters battled the blaze on Saturday. The fire, which began on Friday in eastern Belgium, is being described by local reporting as the largest forest fire in the country's history. Residents, tourists and a children's camp were among those moved out of the area as smoke and shifting winds complicated the response.By Saturday afternoon, the burned area had reached 2,700 hectares, according to an update from the governor's office in Liège. Earlier in the day, the fire had covered 1,600... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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