NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Wildfires burn across Belgium, Greece, and France amid record summer heat
Emergency crews are battling wildfires in Belgium, Greece, and France as extreme heat and dry conditions persist across Europe. While rain and cooler temperatures have provided some relief, evacuation orders remain in place in affected regions and authorities continue to investigate fire causes.
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Residents in affected European regions face ongoing threats to property and safety, with hundreds of evacuations and ongoing fire-suppression efforts impacting local tourism and daily life.
Key Facts
- A wildfire in Belgium's Liège province has burned approximately 30 square kilometers and remains partially out of control.
- Precautionary evacuation orders are in effect for hundreds of residents in the Belgian wildfire zone.
- International aid from Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands is assisting Belgian firefighters.
- A wildfire near Athens' main airport in Greece was contained within 30 minutes on Monday.
- A separate wildfire on the Greek island of Salamina resulted in two deaths and nine injuries.
- Greek authorities have made 302 fire-related arrests since January 1, including 31 for arson and 271 for negligence.
- A wildfire in the Landes region of France is now under control, allowing half of the 600 evacuated residents to return home.
- The French fire burned approximately 17 square kilometers over four days.
Who's Mentioned
other600“Residents evacuated in France.”other302“Total fire-related arrests in Greece since Jan 1.”personNicolas Yernaux“Spokesperson for Wallonia regional public services.”other30“Square kilometers burned in Belgium.”personThomas van Sante“Hotel owner in the affected Belgian region.”other80“Age of man arrested for arson in Greece.”other31“Arrests for deliberate arson in Greece.”locationLiège“Province in Belgium where the wildfire is burning.”personKing Philippe“Visited emergency services in Belgium.”other271“Arrests for negligence in Greece.”