Eastern Belgium forest fire scorches 1,600 ha
A rapid fire broke out in the Fagnes Nature Park forests in eastern Belgium, destroying 1,600 hectares of trees. Reinforcements from Belgium and Germany, along with firefighting teams and helicopters, were deployed to help contain the blaze. As the fire expanded overnight, the nearby village of Sourbrodt, home to around 500 residents, faced the threat of evacuation due to smoke and flames, with authorities still considering evacuation measures to protect the population. This fire is one of the largest recent forest fires in the area, occurring amid ongoing efforts to control the flames and prevent them from reaching homes.
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