On August 16, 2026, a wildfire in a major park in Belgium has doubled in size, prompting a response from hundreds of firefighters who are working to contain the flames. The fire has been active for three days, affecting the area's natural landscape.
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Wildfire in Belgium's nature reserve expands significantly on third day
A wildfire in a Belgian nature reserve has doubled in size as of August 16, 2026. Hundreds of firefighters are engaged in efforts to control the blaze, which has been ongoing for three days.
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