In Algeria, twelve people lost their lives due to persistent wildfires in the coastal provinces near Algiers, with 54 others suffering burns, while authorities report that 154 fires have been recorded, of which 36 are still raging in the province of Béjaïa. (translated)
In Greece, 39 wildfires have broken out in just a few hours, with the largest fire raging on the island of Salamis, while the heatwave and ongoing drought increase the risk of such fires in the country. (translated)
The large wildfire in the Belgian Ardennes may have been started by an agricultural machine, according to indications from the Liège prosecutor's office, while the investigation into the cause is still ongoing and the fire has already destroyed thousands of hectares of nature. (translated)
On July 9, 2026, a deadly wildfire broke out in the southern Spanish town of Bédar, claiming fourteen lives and considered the deadliest fire in Spain since 1984, primarily due to the vulnerable location of the houses and the ideal fire conditions in the region. (translated)
Six weeks after the devastating wildfire in Spanish Bédar, which claimed the lives of fourteen people, relatives have found skeletal remains at the site of the tragedy, leading to serious criticism of the authorities regarding the investigation and the handling of victims' personal belongings. (translated)
Als deze regering alle boeren opruimt verdwijnt niet alleen onze voedselproducent, maar ook de boerenbrandweer. Geen giertanks meer die in 5 minuten een natte cirkel om het vuur leggen. Dan mag de brandweer het zelf uitzoeken bij de volgende natuurbranden in de slecht beheerde natuurparken van/door onze overheid. Handig, hè? #Boeren #Brandweer #Natuur
Serbia is receiving assistance from Russia in fighting a major wildfire near Belgrade, despite an offer from the EU, reflecting the complex political relations between Serbia, the EU, and Russia. (translated)
The wildfires in the Belgian High Fens are largely under control, partly thanks to heavy rainfall, allowing evacuated residents, including those from Monschau, to return home, while about 3000 hectares of nature reserve have been destroyed and international assistance from firefighting helicopters continues to manage the situation. (translated)
Jelmer Dam, national director of wildfire management, advocates for a new Delta Plan in the Netherlands to effectively manage wildfires, emphasizing the need to learn to sometimes let large fires burn in order to distribute resources efficiently and prevent truly large disasters. (translated)
The wildfire in the High Fens, Belgium, has been contained after five days but is not yet under control, with approximately 3000 hectares burned and evacuations in adjacent hamlets on both the Belgian and German sides, as emergency services continue to fight the flames under difficult conditions. (translated)
Part of the fire in the High Fens remains inaccessible for fire trucks due to poor terrain, and firefighting helicopters cannot take off due to bad weather conditions, although the continuous rain offers some hope for firefighting efforts. (translated)
The fire brigade in the High Fens has had a difficult night, with a part of the fire that is still unreachable, while the weather conditions complicate firefighting. (translated)
The largest fire in Belgian history, which devastates the Hoge Venen nature reserve, is being fought with the help of firefighters from Belgium and various other countries, while cleanup operations are expected to last for weeks. (translated)
The wildfire in the Belgian nature reserve Hoge Venen is still not under control, partly due to inaccessible areas for emergency services, and King Filip visits the affected area to show his support while the firefighters are dealing with fatigue and a shortage of resources. (translated)
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was booed in Le Porge due to his failing approach to wildfires, while Belgium struggles with the largest wildfire in its history and receives help from various countries to bring the situation under control. (translated)
Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken comments on the criticism of the delayed response from the defense during the large forest fire in the High Fens, points out Belgium's limited firefighting capacity, and thanks the Netherlands for the support with Chinook helicopters. (translated)
A wildfire in the High Fens in Belgium has already devastated more than 3,000 hectares and is the second largest fire in the country's history, while efforts to combat the fire are being hampered by strong winds and thick smoke, with an investigation into the possible cause focusing on accidental arson. (translated)
In the Belgian Hautes Fagnes, light rain fell this morning while the forest fire is still raging there, and the authorities have evacuated several dozen residents of the German border town of Monschau as a result of the fire, which is being complicated by strong winds. (translated)
A huge wildfire in the High Fens has led to evacuations in the German town of Monschau, while the Belgian Public Prosecutor's Office has started an investigation into the cause of the fire, which has been raging for three days and has already destroyed more than 3000 hectares. (translated)
Two German hamlets, Ruitzhof and Geisberg, have been evacuated due to a growing wildfire in Belgium's High Fens, which has been raging since Friday and has now devastated an area of approximately 30 square kilometers. (translated)
