Wildfire in Belgium's De Teut nature reserve under control

Firefighters have successfully brought a wildfire in the De Teut nature reserve in Zonhoven, Belgium, under control. The blaze erupted in the late afternoon, prompting a significant response from emergency services.

Four specialized forest fire engines and a large contingent of firefighters were deployed to combat the flames. "There are still small hotspots here and there," said Gretel Kerkhofs of the fire department. "We were on site with 4 forest fire engines and a lot of personnel."

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There are still small hotspots here and there. We were on site with 4 forest fire engines and a lot of personnel.

To contain the fire quickly, other fire departments were called in for assistance. "Our colleagues from the East Limburg zone also came to the scene and helped to manage the fire," Kerkhofs added. The fire is now largely extinguished, with only minor hotspots remaining.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined and will be the subject of an investigation. De Teut is a vast nature reserve in Zonhoven, known for its extensive heathland. It forms part of the largest heathland area in Midden-Limburg, covering over 1,700 hectares when combined with adjacent areas.

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Our colleagues from the East Limburg zone also came to the scene and helped to manage the fire.