On the 16th, a wildfire in a nature reserve in southeastern Belgium continued to spread. The fire has now covered an area of about 3,000 hectares, and hundreds of residents from several nearby villages have been asked to be evacuated. According to some data, this fire is the largest wildfire ever recorded in Belgium. According to the local fire department, some of the fires have now been brought under control, but the fire department is still under heavy pressure. At present, more than 250 firefighters and emergency responders, and about 50 vehicles have joined the fire fighting and rescue operation.

On the 16th, a wildfire in a nature reserve in southeastern Belgium continued to spread. The fire has now covered an area of about 3,000 hectares, and hundreds of residents from several nearby villages have been asked to be evacuated. According to some data, this fire is the largest wildfire ever recorded in Belgium. According to the local fire department, some of the fires have now been brought under control, but the fire department is still under heavy pressure. At present, more than 250 firefighters and emergency responders, and about 50 vehicles have joined the fire fighting and rescue operation.