An elderly couple died in wildfires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday, while a fire ravaged Belgium's largest nature reserve near Liège, in the latest wave of European wildfires, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday, according to Greece's coastguard.
- The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis.
- More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate on Salamis.
- A fire ravaged Belgium's largest nature reserve near Liège, described by the Guardian as the country's biggest in a century.
- Multinational forces and local farmers were tackling the Belgian blaze.
An elderly couple died in wildfires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday, as a fresh wave of blazes swept across parts of Europe, according to the Guardian.
The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis, Greece’s coastguard said. More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate.
At the same time, a fire ravaged Belgium’s largest nature reserve near Liège. The Guardian reported it was Belgium’s biggest fire in a century.
Multinational forces and local farmers were working to tackle the Belgian blaze, the Guardian said.
Why it matters
Wildfires that kill residents and destroy protected landscapes highlight the risks facing communities in Europe during severe fire seasons. The multinational effort in Belgium shows how large fires can stretch national resources.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the two people die?
An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis, outside their home in the Peristeria beach area, according to Greece's coastguard.
How many people were evacuated in Greece?
More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate on Salamis, according to the Guardian.
How significant is the Belgian fire?
The fire near Liège ravaged Belgium's largest nature reserve and was described as the country's biggest fire in a century.
Timeline
- Wildfires kill two in Greece and torch Belgian nature reserve
The Guardian World: Couple die in Salamis, while multinational forces and local farmers tackle Belgium’s biggest fire in a century near Liège An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday and a fire ravaged Belgium’s largest nature reserve, in the latest wave of European w