National· August 16, 2026 at 04:09 p.m.
Massive Belgian Wildfire Forces Hundreds to Evacuate
Key takeaways
- A wildfire is ongoing in Belgium
- Hundreds of residents have been evacuated
- No homes have been affected as of Sunday morning
Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Belgium, which has forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes. As of Sunday morning, no houses have been affected, but the fire remains close to residential areas and heavy smoke continues to linger. The exact cause of the fire is unknown.
