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Belgium Battles Major Wildfire with European Aid
Belgium has experienced one of the worst wildfires in its history, consuming approximately 3,000 hectares in the High Fens Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the country, with the threat of spreading to Germany. Authorities deployed over one hundred firefighters supported by aerial assistance from European countries such as the Netherlands and Sweden, including helicopters and water-dropping aircraft, to contain the flames, especially as increasing winds have accelerated their spread. The emergency prompted the evacuation of residents from nearby villages and caused smoke to pollute the air up to areas more than 100 kilometers away. The ongoing fires and the challenging terrain reflect that complete control is still not possible, relying instead on extensive European aerial support to minimize the damage.
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