Firefighters in Belgium are battling to contain what has been described as the country’s worst wildfire in a century, as several European nations continue to grapple with devastating summer blazes.

Authorities have deployed emergency teams to tackle the spreading fire, with efforts focused on containing the flames and protecting nearby communities.

In Greece, officials said a deadly wildfire near Athens had been brought under control after claiming lives and threatening communities in affected areas.

Meanwhile, public anger over government responses to the worsening wildfire crisis has intensified in France. Prime Minister François Bayrou was reportedly jeered during a visit to a village devastated by a forest fire.

The latest incidents highlight the growing challenge posed by severe summer wildfires across Europe, with firefighters and emergency agencies working to contain outbreaks amid difficult conditions.