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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

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On Monday, one of Belgium's largest-ever wildfires burned out of control in remote and hilly countryside near the German border, though morning cooler weather and rain provided some relief to hundreds of responding firefighters. The active blaze in Sourbrodt, Belgium, formed part of a broader European wildfire situation that also saw emergency services respond to a brief flare-up near the main airport in Greece.

Simultaneously, authorities in Greece launched investigations into the origins and circumstances surrounding a separate deadly blaze. The simultaneous events highlight ongoing firefighting challenges across different regions of Europe amid severe seasonal conditions.

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