Hundreds flee as Belgium battles wildfire at German border
A rapidly spreading wildfire has scorched about 2,700 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve near Belgium's border with Germany. The German town of Monschau has also warned residents of possible evacuation orders.
Belgium faces its largest wildfire on record, engulfing 2,700 hectares (6,700 acres) in the High Fens nature reserve near the German border. Authorities evacuated over 600 residents in the German town of Monschau, as the fire drew within 300 meters (984 feet) of the border. The European Union deployed three helicopters and two water bombers, while Belgian firefighters enlisted help from Germany, Luxembourg, and neighboring nations.
Temperatures in Belgium soared to 37°C (98.6°F), signaling the impact of climate change on escalating wildfire risks.
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