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A wildfire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes nature reserve has more than doubled in size, prompting the evacuation of two nearby villages and the deployment of hundreds of firefighters.
The UK is experiencing an unprecedented summer of wildfires, with firefighters under increased pressure to tackle the blazes. The Fire Brigades Union has called for increased funding and better equipment to combat the rising demands on firefighters.
The UK government is considering a ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires during the ongoing heatwave. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that the government will look into the possibility of banning these barbecues, which have been identified as a cause of several serious fires in recent years.