High Fens

The High Fens, a nature reserve in Belgium's Liege province, is currently the site of the country's largest wildfire on record. The blaze, which began on Friday, has spread rapidly, consuming over 27 square kilometers and moving eastward towards the German border. Over 250 firefighters and emergency personnel have been mobilized, with crucial air support being relied upon to combat the fire in the hard-to-access terrain. Neighboring countries have sent assistance to help contain the wildfire, which doubled in size in the 24 hours preceding Sunday. The situation highlights the extreme conditions and the significant environmental threat posed by such large-scale wildfires in the region.