Europe’s Wildfires Reach Crisis Point | Calgary News

Europe is reeling from catastrophic wildfires as Belgium and Greece face devastating blazes fueled by record-breaking heat and dry conditions. In eastern Belgium, a fire larger than the country’s worst on record is threatening a nature reserve, with over 250 emergency responders, including international firefighters and helicopters from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, racing to contain it—now heading toward a municipal forest. Meanwhile, on Greece’s Salamina island, two people died and 500 were evacuated as homes burned and residents sought medical care. Across the continent, from the UK’s South Wales to central England, fires rage with military support deployed, as drought and extreme terrain make containment nearly impossible. The EU’s civil protection mechanism is fully engaged as Europe braces for more heat and smoke. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5846f758eb1839d7