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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Samuel Mcneil And Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The blaze is located in the eastern High Fens, in Liège province, and has burned approximately 30 square kilometers of land.
A significant wildfire is burning in Belgium, with the fire approaching the German border. The blaze is located in the eastern High Fens, in Liège province, and has burned approximately 30 square kilometers of land. The fire has left a trail of blackened trees and smoldering ground in its wake.
Despite cooler weather and rain, the wildfire remains out of control. Belgium's King Philippe has visited emergency services fighting the fire, interrupting his summer vacation to do so. Further details on the wildfire and its impact are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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