The fire that has been raging in eastern Belgium since Friday is the largest to hit the country in a century, and the situation remains "complicated", according to the authorities.
The fact that the fire is contained does not mean it is under control, but it is easier to manage because it can be fought from all sides. A spokesperson for the operation says the goal for the day is to bring it under control “if possible with air support.”
The fire has so far swept over 3,000 hectares and is rapidly approaching the border with Germany.
Firefighting planes from Sweden, among others, have been deployed to fight the flames.
