Wildfire Threatens Belgium’s High Fens | Dover News

A massive wildfire is raging through Belgium’s High Fens nature reserve, charring over 27 square kilometers and forcing evacuations — one of the worst fires in the country’s recent history. Over 250 emergency responders, including firefighters, police, and military from Belgium and Germany, are battling the blaze with helicopters from both nations. Though no homes were directly destroyed, flames loomed dangerously close to residences and thick smoke blanketed the area. Blamed on weeks of extreme heat and drought, the fire’s spread is made worse by the challenging terrain of heathland and peat bogs. Authorities urge residents to stay away as crews work around the clock to contain the inferno — a sobering reminder of nature’s fury amid worsening climate conditions. 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/4df5307bac7be46b