Europe is gripped by a devastating wave of wildfires, with Belgium facing its largest blaze in over a century. The massive fire, which has spread near the German border, has prompted authorities to evacuate over 600 people from the affected area, leaving many fearing for their safety. Meanwhile, a tragic incident in Greece has claimed the lives of two people on the island of Salamis, where multiple fires have broken out and firefighting aircraft are being deployed to combat the blazes. As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the potential impact on local communities and the environment.
Belgium battling biggest fire in more than a century as flames near German border and 600 people told to evacuateTwo people have died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis as firefighting aircraft were called on to help tame the biggest blaze in Belgium in more than a century in the latest wave of European wildfires.The bodies of two people were recovered from the Peristeria beach area of Salamis on Sunday after two fires broke out on the island, a fire department spokesperson told Agence France-Presse. Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate. Continue reading...
