Belgian Hoge Venen peat fire smolders weeks after control, 180 firefighters deployed

A peat fire in Belgium's Hoge Venen nature reserve continues to smolder meters deep weeks after being declared under control, with flames still visible in two areas. About 180 firefighters are monitoring and intervening to prevent flare-ups, using drones for surveillance. The fire has destroyed an area as large as Vlieland, highlighting the persistence of peat fires and ongoing environmental damage.