Wildfires are continuing to burn across several parts of Europe, with firefighters battling major blazes in Belgium, Germany, France, Croatia, Spain and Greece amid persistent heat and dry conditions, writes Euronews.

“A fire in Belgium’s High Fens nature reserve has more than doubled in size in 24 hours, to around 3,000 hectares. The fire, which started two days ago, is now the largest wildfire in Belgium's recorded history.

Authorities in the country’s Wallonia region said more than 250 firefighters and other emergency service workers were deployed on Saturday night. The reserve is particularly vulnerable to wildfires because of its extensive peatlands and pine forests, which have been dried out by prolonged hot weather.

Firefighters from neighbouring Germany and Luxembourg have also been sent to help contain the fire, which is heading towards the border with Germany. Local farmers have also been assisting with the blaze.

Across the border inside Germany, emergency services made significant progress in fighting a fire in the Hürtgen forest that forced evacuations on Friday. Around 2,000 people who had to leave the village of Gey were able to return home on Saturday evening, German news agency dpa reported.

In France, authorities say there were no major flare-ups overnight as they continue to tackle large-scale fires in the southwestern Landes region. More than 1,700 hectares have been scorched since Thursday, mostly pine forests. French media reports that 550 firefighters, assisted by military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft are in attendance. The fire remains out of control”.