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Belgium Battles Major Fire With European Aid
Belgium faced one of its worst wildfires in its history, as flames consumed approximately 3,000 hectares of the High Fens Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the country. It is the largest recent fire in Belgium since the 1911 blaze. Weather deterioration, including strong winds and high temperatures reaching up to 37°C, has contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which is difficult to control due to the rugged and sunny terrain covered with trees. More than a hundred firefighting personnel, supported by local farmers, are working to contain the flames, aided by aerial support from European countries such as the Netherlands and Sweden, using helicopters and water-dropping aircraft. The smoke clouds produced by the fire have led to evacuations of residents from nearby villages and warnings in distant areas like Namur and the French region of Moselle, though no injuries or damage to homes have been reported. Firefighters continue their efforts to combat the blaze under challenging weather conditions, with the situation expected to persist until it is fully under control.
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