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Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage through nature reserve in Belgium

The fire broke out as Belgium experienced another intense heatwave this week, with temperatures hitting nearly 37 C (98.6 F) in several areas on Friday

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares as villagers evacuate, EU sends aircraft

Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 3,000 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders.

France 24 · Aug 16

Return to home plan put in place for wildfire victims in Stourbridge

Homeowners have been invited to meet with emergency services officials to decide if they can return to their properties.

Evening Standard · Aug 15

European wildfires: Latest developments

PARIS - Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Don’t light fires in ‘tinderbox’ Britain, says Andy Burnham before farms meeting

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to unveil a £65 million funding package for farmers at the weekend.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Prosecutors narrow their case ahead of the retrial of the man accused of setting the Palisades fire

Federal prosecutors will pursue fewer charges in their second attempt to convict a man accused of starting the deadly 2025 wildfire that became the most destructive in Los Angeles’ history

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Andy Burnham sends heatwave wildfire mobile phone alerts to millions of Londoners as city frazzles in 34C

The capital sizzled with highs of 34.3 on Friday, the day after the mercury hit 38.1C in Kew Gardens

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Emergency alert warning of wildfire risk sent to phones in England and Wales

People urged not to light barbecues, campfires or anything else that could spark fire during period of extreme heat

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch

Michael Boren requested more aircraft for 7-acre Cabin Creek fire, some of which were diverted from other fires

The Guardian - US · Aug 14

Voices: I will send in as many troops as are needed to fight tinderbox Britain

COMMENT: The country is a tinderbox right now, and we must take extraordinary steps to protect ourselves, says prime minister Andy Burnham

The Independent UK · Aug 14