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The Guardian
Global wildfires burn fewer hectares but affect wealthier regions
In 2025, devastating wildfires affected wealthier regions including California, Europe, South Korea, and Canada, causing significant loss of life, homes, and infrastructure. Despite these destructive events, the total area burned globally was the second-lowest since 2002, largely due to land use changes in Africa that fragmented landscapes and limited large savannah fires. Extreme weather conditions fueled by climate change intensified fire severity in densely populated areas, though overall emissions from wildfires decreased, while emissions in North American boreal forests remained high.
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