WorldWildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live

Severe wildfires are affecting several parts of Europe. An elderly couple died in the fires on Greece’s Salamis island and more than 500 people were evacuated, while Belgium’s largest believed wildfire has burned over 3,000 hectares and is nearing the German border. Spain, Portugal, France, Croatia and Germany also reported deaths, injuries or evacuations.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-17 07:39Original