{
  "id": 1278352,
  "title": "Air support kicks in as record Belgian wildfire jumps in size",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/air-support-kicks-in-as-record-belgian-wildfire-jumps-in-size",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/world/2026-08-16-air-support-kicks-in-as-record-belgian-wildfire-jumps-in-size/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "As smoke engulfs villages and firefighting teams grapple with the flames, the largest wildfire in Belgium's history is under intense control efforts with crucial aerial support. Discover the latest developments in this unfolding emergency.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}