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Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live

The Guardian UK Monday 17 August 2026, 08:50 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read
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Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuationsOver in France, prime minister Sébastien Lecornu was booed on arrival to Le Porge, one of the towns most affected by the massive wildfire in the Gironde region last month. Lecornu was set to meet with the local officials to discuss the reconstruction of the region, but a clip published by BFMTV showed a group of frustrated local residents booing his arrival.

Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuations

Over in France, prime minister Sébastien Lecornu was booed on arrival to Le Porge, one of the towns most affected by the massive wildfire in the Gironde region last month.

Lecornu was set to meet with the local officials to discuss the reconstruction of the region, but a clip published by BFMTV showed a group of frustrated local residents booing his arrival.

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