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Belgium's Century Fire Finally Contained | Canada News
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Belgium’s worst wildfire in a century has been contained after seven days of brutal fighting, burning 3,000 hectares of peatland and pine forest — an area half the size of Manhattan. Hundreds of firefighters, aided by aerial support from four nations and drones, battled fierce winds and rugged terrain. Now, the real challenge begins: preventing smoldering underground “zombie fires” that could reignite for months. Evacuation orders lifted, residents return, and Belgian crews take over from German teams — even rescuing a rare black grouse. Amid Europe’s scorching summer, the blaze sparks debate over Belgium’s climate readiness, with critics questioning its lack of aerial firefighting assets while officials push back, citing investments in ground resources and future preparedness.
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