https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/firefighters-battle-massive-wildfires-in-belgium-and-greece-as-2-die-on-an-island-near-athensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/firefighters-battle-massive-wildfires-in-belgium-and-greece-as-2-die-on-an-island-near-athenshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/firefighters-battle-massive-wildfires-in-belgium-and-greece-as-2-die-on-an-island-near-athens#u44859Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:20:32 +0000Massive wildfires are burning in Belgium and Greece, with two people killed on an island near Athens. Hundreds have been evacuated in both countries. Firefighters are battling the blazes, which have prompted concerns about the spread of fires across borders. The Belgian wildfire, the country's largest on record, is approaching the German border but has not yet crossed. Rainfall has brought some relief to the effort in Belgium.Why it mattersThe wildfires in Belgium and Greece are part of a larger pattern of severe weather events in Europe. The blazes have raised concerns about preparedness