India, Aug. 19 -- Today, firefighting crews battling the High Fens wildfire in Belgium progressed in rescue efforts after rain brought relief. Previously, the country's monarch King Philippe paid an unexpected visit to the zones affected by the blaze that torched nearly 3000 hectares

Firefighting Crews Make Progress in Containment of High Fens Wildfire Post Rain

Firefighting crews in East Belgium have stalled the fire's dangerous eastward expansion after rain and a much needed temperature drop. However, rescue operations will persist with close to 500 firefighters deployed at the site currently.

Close to 40 firefighters from neighbouring Germany, which also lent emergency crews previously joined the ongoing rescue operation today. The ...