A forest fire in Belgium's High Fens nature reserve continues to spread, now just a few kilometers from the German border, according to DW. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Belgian authorities have ordered the evacuation of the town of Küchelscheid, located just west of Kalterherberg. About 600 residents of the Belgian communities of Sourbrodt and Bütgenbach have been called to evacuate.

The forest fire in the High Fens near the German border has become the largest in Belgium's history. According to authorities, the flames have already destroyed more than 3,000 hectares of land.

Earlier, Kursiv reported that a natural fire continues to be extinguished in the Karaganda region.

Scale of the fire and evacuation

The High Fens is a large nature reserve in eastern Belgium, bordering Germany. The area is known for its unique peat bogs and rare flora and fauna. However, the current fire poses a significant threat to this natural heritage.

The spread of the fire is exacerbated by dry weather and strong winds. Local authorities are making every effort to extinguish the fire, but despite large-scale operations, the fire is still not under control.

Evacuated residents have been placed in temporary shelters. They are receiving necessary assistance. The Belgian government has stated that it is keeping the situation under control and will take additional measures if necessary.

Consequences of the natural disaster

This fire has become the largest natural fire in Belgium's history. The burning of more than 3,000 hectares has caused enormous damage to the region's ecology. Many animal and plant species are at risk of extinction.

According to experts, such large fires are becoming more frequent due to climate change. Drought and high temperatures increase the risk of forest fires.

Belgian authorities plan to strengthen fire prevention and control measures. A special investigation is also being conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

International aid

Due to the scale of the fire, Belgium is receiving aid from neighboring countries. Germany, the Netherlands, and France have sent firefighters and specialized equipment. This assistance is helping to speed up firefighting efforts.

The European Union has also expressed readiness to support Belgium. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism may be activated.

Fire situation in Kazakhstan

Earlier, Kursiv reported that a natural fire continues to be extinguished in the Karaganda region. Kazakhstan is also experiencing an increase in forest fires. This issue is relevant on a global scale.

Kazakh authorities are also strengthening fire safety measures. However, due to climate change, preventing such natural disasters is becoming increasingly difficult.

Conclusion

The large forest fire in Belgium is a threat to the environmental security of not only one country but the entire world. This event has once again demonstrated the need to strengthen nature conservation and climate change mitigation efforts.

Firefighting operations are ongoing. The Belgian government has stated that it is keeping the situation under control and will take additional measures if necessary. We believe this event calls on the international community to increase preparedness for natural disasters.