1 · Weather
Wildfire in High Fens: 80 hectares destroyed, disaster plan activated
A wildfire in the High Fens has destroyed 80 hectares. Due to ongoing heatwaves, the provincial disaster plan has been activated to manage the situation.
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2026-08-14
Belgium Yesterday
Friday, 14 August 2026
Yesterday, Belgium faced a mix of challenges and sporting events, as a wildfire in the High Fens prompted emergency measures while a foiled attack in Paris led to the arrest of a Belgian woman. Meanwhile, the capital dealt with the aftermath of gas explosions that left three injured, and local athletics saw Noor Vidts competing in the heptathlon amidst a backdrop of competitive spirit.
2 · Crime
Foiled attack on Bank of America: Belgian woman jailed in Paris
A woman has been charged and jailed in Paris for her alleged role in a foiled attack on Bank of America's headquarters, according to the national anti-terrorism prosecutor. She was handed over by Belgian authorities following an investigation into terrorist threats.
3 · Belgium
Three injured in gas explosions in central Brussels building
In Brussels, near the Central Station, three people were injured in two gas explosions. Gas network operator Sibelga reported that around a hundred people were evacuated after a gas line was damaged during work.
4 · Belgium
Three people injured as gas pipe accident leads to explosion in central Brussels
Three individuals sustained injuries due to two gas explosions in a building near Brussels Central station. The incident occurred when a contractor accidentally drilled into a low-pressure gas pipe, prompting the evacuation of approximately 100 people from the area as a safety measure.
5 · Belgium
Standard-Charleroi: Final decision made, clubs face serious risks
The Belgian Union's Disciplinary Council ruled on incidents from the last match between Standard and Charleroi. Both clubs must play a closed-door match and face severe penalties for future incidents.
6 · Sport
Noor Vidts starts heptathlon as Cheetahs and Tornados compete
Noor Vidts begins her heptathlon on the fifth day of the European Championships in Birmingham. The Belgian teams, Cheetahs and Tornados, are also ready to compete.
7 · Sport
Noor Vidts twelfth in 100m hurdles, Tornados reach 4x400m final
At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Noor Vidts had a disappointing start in the heptathlon, finishing twelfth in the 100m hurdles. The Tornados qualified for the 4x400m final.
8 · Crime
2 Belgian women suspected in foiled Paris attack
Two Belgian women are under suspicion for their involvement in a foiled attack on the Bank of America headquarters in Paris. The younger woman, 23, was extradited by Belgian authorities, while the other, 24, had already been placed under suspicion at the end of July.
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