Europe’s heating climate sparks ‘major intensification’ of fires: Report
Summary
A new study shows that southern Europe is experiencing more wildfire-prone weather, with the number of dangerous fire days more than doubling since 1981. This increase is linked to climate change, and recent wildfires have affected countries like France, Spain, Greece, Turkiye, and the UK.Key Facts
- Fire-prone summer days in southern Europe have more than doubled since 1981.
- Climate change is the main cause of the increased fire risk, with hotter temperatures and dry, windy conditions.
- France and Spain have faced some of their largest wildfires on record this summer.
- France's largest wildfire since 1949 has eased, allowing 84,000 evacuees to return home.
- Spain ended its national emergency as wildfires near Madrid started to be controlled.
- Fires continue in Greece, where three firefighters have died, and in Turkiye, where over 100 fires are mostly under control.
- A large wildfire at Dunwich Heath in eastern England forced evacuations and road closures.
- Weather changes like cooling and rain helped reduce fire activity in some areas.
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