Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"The fire was the country's 'largest in recent history'."
— Nicolas Yernaux , Other
"We managed to calm the fire coming from the plain, to prevent it from spreading into the fir forest."
— Gregory Melotte , Other
Key People
All Coverage
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says
Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales.
September 29, 2026 at 06:45 AMAlgeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
October 1, 2026 at 04:31 PMFires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
October 1, 2026 at 06:22 PMSwiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
October 1, 2026 at 12:08 AMTrekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.
September 30, 2026 at 10:01 PMFires and blockades as students stage school protests across France
More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.
September 29, 2026 at 09:53 PM