Belgium’s fire of the century now ‘under control’

A massive wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens region, described as the country's largest in a century, was brought under control on Thursday following a seven-day operation involving hundreds of firefighters. The blaze, which expanded significantly over the weekend, covered an area roughly half the size of Manhattan before containment efforts succeeded.

Despite the progress, authorities warn that the fire may take weeks or months to fully extinguish. The boggy terrain contains peat that can burn underground, creating a risk of 'zombie fires' that could potentially reignite in the future.