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Smoke rises from a scorched field and forest as a wildfire burns near Waimes, 17 August, 2026

Video. Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control,' local official says

Updated: 20/08/2026 - 15:58 GMT+2

Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed in the effort, as do the many farmers who mobilised in support of the operation since last week.

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