Belgium races to tame huge wildfire spreading towards Germany
Firefighters in eastern Belgium are battling to contain a large wildfire that is advancing towards the German border, with thick smoke and difficult terrain complicating efforts. Villages in the area have already been evacuated as the blaze continues to spread. Authorities are monitoring the fire closely as crews work to stop its advance.
A large wildfire burning in eastern Belgium continued to spread towards the German border, as firefighters worked to bring the flames under control. Thick smoke and difficult, wooded terrain have complicated efforts to contain the blaze.
Authorities have described it as one of the largest wildfires in the country's modern history. Villages in the affected area were evacuated earlier as the fire advanced, and the European Union has sent aircraft to help tackle the flames.
Firefighters have stepped up coordination with neighbouring Germany as the blaze nears the border. Officials warned that dry, windy conditions could keep the risk of further spread elevated in the coming days.
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