Orange code heatwave warning across Belgium from Wednesday, except the coast, plus fire warning

All regions, except the coast, will switch to code orange on Wednesday due to the heatwave forecast by the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI), reports RTBF.The mercury will reach 30°C on Wednesday and continue to climb over the following days. It’s expected to rise to 33°C on Thursday, 34°C on Friday and Saturday and at least 35°C in some regions on Sunday.A national heatwave is declared by the RMI when temperatures are recorded at the weather station in Uccle of minimum 25°C for at least five consecutive days and the threshold of 30°C reached for at least three of these days.The orange code may be reviewed according to the evolution of th…