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🔥 Wildfire
Forest fires in Belgium
Forest fires in Belgium · Belgium · Rest of Europe region
lat/lon 50.526200, 6.077200
detected 2026-08-13T23:00:00Z
updated 2026-09-30T08:40:23Z
Wildfire alert level Orange in Belgium. Orange impact for forestfire in 6356 ha Source: GDACS (Global Disaster Awareness and Coordination System).
Key facts
- Category
- 🔥 Wildfire
- Alert level
- Orange
- Details
- Orange impact for forestfire in 6356 ha
- Severity
- High
- Confidence
- High
- Sources
- 1
- Location
- Exact coordinates (GDACS)
Assessment by GDACS (UN / European Commission). Full GDACS report ↗
On the map
9 other events within 300 km in the 30 days around this event.
If you're in the area
- Leave as soon as an evacuation order is given — roads close fast.
- If smoke is heavy, stay indoors with windows closed and limit outdoor activity.
- Check official fire updates for road closures before moving.
Emergency numbers
Call the local emergency number and follow instructions from local authorities. Your embassy can confirm the right number.
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