Greek wildfire kills two people as aircraft deployed to blaze at Belgian nature reserve

A wildfire on the Greek island of Salamis has claimed the lives of two people, an elderly couple who died outside their home. This tragic event is part of a larger wave of European wildfires, which are also affecting Belgium and Germany. The situation in Belgium is particularly concerning, with the country battling its biggest fire in over a century and 600 people ordered to evacuate.

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The wildfires in Greece and Belgium are causing destruction and displacement. This could lead to economic losses and impact market sentiment.

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