European forest fires may triple by 2100
A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research indicates that forest fire areas in Europe could nearly double by the end of the century, with burned areas increasing by up to 192% under a high-emission scenario and 39% under a low-emission scenario. This is attributed to worsening heatwaves, droughts, and winds resulting from climate change. Significant increases in fires are expected in regions such as western Germany and the Netherlands, with most damage concentrated around the Mediterranean area, along with the emergence of new hotspots on mountain slopes. The study found that improving prevention and detection systems could reduce the burned area by up to 92%. However, as climate change continues, fires will remain active in more than half of the regions, threatening authorities’ ability to control them. The findings emphasize the importance of globally reducing emissions and investing in fire-fighting capacities to mitigate future disasters.
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