Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
A major wildfire in Belgium has forced hundreds to evacuate and is spreading toward Germany, while a separate deadly fire has broken out on a Greek island. Multiple countries across Europe are currently dealing with large wildfires during unusually hot and dry conditions.
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5 sourcesBelgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Firefighters battle massive blazes in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
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4 sourcesDevastating Belgian wildfire moves toward Germany as blazes break out in Greece, France: ‘Will take decades to recover’
Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
2 dead near Athens as result of Belgium, Greece wildfires
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3 developments- Aug 15Belgium: Hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle largest wildfire on record
- Aug 16Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
- Aug 17Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze
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