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Southern Europe faces 70% rise in fires
Southern European countries experienced an unprecedented fire season in 2026, with the burned land area exceeding historical averages by nearly 70%. Intense heatwaves, lasting for several weeks due to climate change, led to a broader spread of fires, resulting in mass evacuations and the deployment of thousands of firefighters to combat them. Spain and France sustained the most significant damages, with the burned areas until July 22nd reaching nearly twice the previous averages, affecting around 370,000 hectares compared to less than 220,000 hectares annually between 2006 and 2025. This reflects the escalating climate crisis and its impact on European wildfires.
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