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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A major wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens region remains out of control despite cooler weather and rain, with around 500 firefighters and international aircraft battling the blaze that has burned about 30 square kilometers of forest and peatland.
- The fire poses ongoing risks as it continues to smolder underground in peat soil, potentially lasting for months and causing precautionary evacuations of hundreds of residents.
- In Greece, a wildfire near Athens’ main airport was quickly contained, while authorities investigate a deadly fire on Salamina island and have arrested an 80-year-old man on arson charges amid numerous fire-related arrests this year.
- Southwestern France’s Landes region fire is now under control after forcing evacuations and burning 17 square kilometers, with the government pledging €12 million in aid to support recovery efforts.
- Croatian police have arrested four suspects accused of deliberately starting up to 10 fires near the coastal town of Zadar, threatening lives and property in a popular tourist area.
