Belgium battles record wildfire as hundreds of villagers evacuate
Hundreds of residents were evacuated and more than 2,700 hectares were scorched as Belgium continued to battle one of the worst wildfires in its history on Saturday. The blaze is part of a broader wave of fires sweeping across Europe this summer.
Belgian authorities are continuing to battle what they have described as one of the worst wildfires in the country's history. More than 2,700 hectares had burned as of Saturday, while hundreds of village residents were evacuated from their homes as a safety precaution.
Firefighting crews said dry, windy conditions were making it difficult to contain the spread of the flames. Reinforcements from neighboring regions were dispatched to the affected area, and officials urged residents to comply with official evacuation orders.
The blaze is part of a broader wave of wildfires that has affected large parts of Europe this summer. Experts say persistent drought and high temperatures continue to elevate wildfire risk across the continent.
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