Rising temperatures boost wildfire risk in Western Europe
Western Europe is experiencing a severe and intense heatwave, resulting from temperatures rising at a faster rate than in other parts of the world. This increases the likelihood of widespread wildfires. In Spain, temperatures have reached 42°C, and the months of June and July have been among the hottest and driest summers recorded since 1961, with forest fires intensifying to the point where about 200,000 people have had to be evacuated. These climate conditions, linked to climate change, have destroyed approximately 180,000 hectares of forests by the end of July—a significant increase compared to the year 2025.
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