Belgian High Fens wildfire spreads 30 sq km, Greece tames airport blaze

Belgian High Fens wildfire spreads 30 sq km, Greece tames airport blaze

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AP News reported that on August 17, the wildfire raging in Belgium's High Fens nature reserve had burned roughly 30 square kilometres near the German border, and that Greek firefighters extinguished a fast-moving blaze near Athens' main airport within half an hour. The fire, first reported on August 15, forced the evacuation of two villages in the High Fens and prompted the Wallonia regional authorities to activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, bringing in aircraft from Sweden, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Officials described it as the country's largest blaze in recent years, with more than 250 firefighters battling the 3,000-hectare inferno.

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Nicolas Yernaux Wallonia regional authorities Gregory Melotte RTBF Sweden Czech Republic Netherlands Belgium

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High Fens, Belgium Wallonia, Belgium Sweden Czech Republic Netherlands

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2026年八月17日
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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

AP News • 08月17日 16:44

A massive fire in Belgium's High Fens has scorched about 30 square kilometres and threatens the German border, while Greek firefighters extinguished a fast-moving blaze near Athens' main airport within half an hour.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
Hundreds flee as Belgium battles wildfire at German border
Hundreds flee as Belgium battles wildfire at German border

dw.com • 08月17日 02:17

A wildfire in Belgium's High Fens nature reserve has burned about 2,700 hectares, leading to evacuations in both Belgium and the nearby German town of Monschau.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年八月16日
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Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens

NBC News • 08月16日 19:48

A massive blaze in Belgium's High Fens nature reserve and a fast-moving fire on Greece's Salamina island have prompted large emergency responses, with two fatalities reported on the Greek island.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium's High Fens and Greek island
Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium's High Fens and Greek island

AP News • 08月16日 19:17

A massive blaze in Belgium's High Fens and a deadly fire on Greece's Salamina island highlight a wave of wildfires fueled by hot, dry conditions across Europe.

可信度 78% 操纵 9% 中立
Belgium faces largest wildfire on record, turns to Europe for air support
Belgium faces largest wildfire on record, turns to Europe for air support

politico.eu • 08月16日 14:50

More than 250 firefighters are battling a 3,000-hectare blaze in the High Fens nature reserve, while Belgium has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to bring in aircraft from several member states.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年八月15日
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Belgian firefighters battle blaze tearing through nature reserve
Belgian firefighters battle blaze tearing through nature reserve

BBC • 08月15日 17:47

A large blaze in Belgium's High Fens reserve forced evacuations of two villages and drew international aerial support, with officials calling it the country's biggest fire in recent years.

可信度 78% 操纵 9% 中立

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