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Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire has burned about 30 square kilometers of land in the High Fens area.
A massive wildfire is burning in eastern Belgium, scorching a large nature reserve. The fire has burned about 30 square kilometers of land in the High Fens area. Nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution due to shifting winds and spreading smoke.
In Greece, a wildfire on an island near Athens has resulted in two deaths. Hot and dry conditions are fueling fires across parts of Europe. Further details on the situation in Belgium and Greece are available from news sources.
For more information on these wildfires, readers can refer to the original report from WSVN 7 News or other news outlets.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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