Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study
Summary
A study by the World Weather Attribution network found that climate change has made severe wildfires much more likely in the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal. This year marked the worst wildfire season on record in these countries, with large areas of land burned and multiple fatalities reported. The study highlights the increased risks due to high temperatures, dry conditions, and unmanaged forests.Key Facts
- Climate change has made hot and dry conditions for wildfires 40 times more likely in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Spain and Portugal experienced the worst wildfire season since records began in 2006.
- More than 380,000 hectares in Spain and 280,000 hectares in Portugal burned this year.
- wildfires this year claimed at least four lives and forced thousands to evacuate.
- In 2025, wildfires in Spain burned four times the average annual area of the last 30 years.
- Rural areas in Portugal and Spain are more prone to fires because of unmanaged forests.
- August saw extreme heat in the region, with temperatures over 40°C (104°F).
- Over 1,100 deaths in Spain were linked to a record-breaking 16-day heatwave.
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