Belgium's King Philippe, second right, and Governor of Liege Province Herve Jamar, center, meet with emergency teams and volunteers involved in fighting a wildfire in Vottem, Belgium, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Photo AP/Marius Burgelman)
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