European aircraft join battle as Belgium's record wildfire spreads | DW News

As Belgium struggles to contain its largest wildfire on record, European partners are sending aircraft and helicopters under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The High Fens fire has burned roughly 3,000 hectares and pushed toward the German border, prompting evacuations and smoke alerts on both sides. Fire crews say difficult terrain is limiting ground operations and forcing a heavy reliance on aerial support. DW correspondent Rosie Birchard explains whether Europe's cross-border wildfire response is making a difference.

Chapters:
00:00 Massive Belgian wildfire still burning out of control
00:18 Firefighters working in difficult conditions and terrain
01:23 Fires also affect German regions
01:54 DW correspondent Rosie Birchard reports from the Belgium-Germany border
02:08 Perfect conditions for fires to spread
03:23 Is Belgium’s biggest-ever wildfire close to being contained?
04:59 The impact of cross-border support
05:17 Why solidarity between European countries is going to be stretched

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