Large Wildfire in Belgium Under Control, El Niño's Role in European Heat Explored

A significant wildfire that burned approximately 3,000 hectares of peatland and pine forest in Belgium has been brought under control. The blaze erupted following an intense heatwave, with experts explaining El Niño's role in Europe's extreme summer heat and wildfires.

20 Aug, 14:31 — 20 Aug, 14:31

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Explained: El Nino's Role in Europe's Extreme Summer Heat and Wildfires

The blaze in Belgium erupted following an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees F), burning roughly 3,000 hectares of peatland and pine forest.

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Large Wildfire in Belgium Under Control, El Niño's Role in European Heat Explored

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Explained: El Nino's Role in Europe's Extreme Summer Heat and Wildfires

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Explained: El Nino's Role in Europe's Extreme Summer Heat and Wildfires

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