# Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

https://mins.news/en/item/23133

- BBC News, 2026-08-15 17:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8eex1nmpvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A wildfire has swept through part of Belgium’s largest nature reserve, the High Fens, in what regional officials called the country’s largest blaze in recent history. The fire remained out of control after burning since Friday, prompting the evacuation of two nearby villages. European aircraft and helicopters were sent to help firefighters tackle the flames.

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