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Climate drought costs Belgium's worst wildfire
Belgium is experiencing its largest wildfire in history, burning approximately 3,000 hectares of natural area in "High Fens," in the eastern part of the country, and spreading toward the German border. Firefighting teams from Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg, supported by the military and farmers, continue efforts to control the blaze, which began on Friday. Currently, efforts are concentrated on the exhausted front near Germany. The European Commission has dispatched helicopters and aircraft to aid firefighting operations. Teams have successfully protected villages and prevented the flames from reaching homes, despite their proximity to residential areas. The fire is attributed to a severe heatwave affecting Europe, and scientific expertise confirms that climate change, with rising temperatures and drought, increases the risk of fires. Harsh climatic conditions expand the duration and facilitate the spread of fires, leading to higher economic costs, including evacuations, rehabilitation, and infrastructure damages. This demonstrates that the climate crisis is imposing increasing costs on governments, insurance sectors, and the economy in general.
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