Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire, forcing hundreds to evacuate
Summary
Firefighters are fighting a large wildfire in eastern Belgium's High Fens nature reserve. The fire has burned over 27 square kilometers and forced about 600 people to leave their homes. Emergency teams from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands are working to control the fire.Key Facts
- The wildfire started in the High Fens, a large nature reserve in eastern Belgium.
- More than 27 square kilometers (10 square miles) have burned.
- Around 600 residents in Waimes and Bütgenbach were evacuated due to shifting winds and smoke.
- Over 250 emergency workers, including firefighters from Belgium and Germany, and military and police staff, are fighting the fire.
- Helicopters from Belgium and the Netherlands are assisting with firefighting efforts.
- No homes were reported damaged as of Sunday morning, but the fire is close to residential areas.
- People are advised to stay away to avoid blocking emergency vehicles and rescue work.
- The fire follows several weeks of hot and dry weather, making it harder to control because of the area's mixture of heathland and peat bogs.
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