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Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire that forced hundreds to evacuate
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Sylvie Corbet And Ahmad Seir Nassiri, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire has burned about 30 square kilometers in the High Fens nature reserve.
A massive wildfire is burning in eastern Belgium, forcing hundreds to evacuate. The fire has burned about 30 square kilometers in the High Fens nature reserve. Residents in nearby municipalities were told to leave as winds shifted and smoke spread.
A gymnasium was opened to receive evacuees. More than 250 emergency personnel, including firefighters, police, and military officers, have been deployed to battle the fire. Firefighting helicopters are also being used.
Further details on the wildfire are available from KSAT 12.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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