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EU forest fires near 500,000 ha
Wildfire areas across the European Union have increased significantly in 2026, reaching a total of 434,900 hectares so far, compared to 126,800 hectares at the beginning of July. According to Copernicus data, the week from July 15 to 22 was the most destructive in the past twenty years, with the burned area exceeding 187,800 hectares and a record of 173 fire incidents. This coincided with peak carbon dioxide emissions of 9 megatons during the past week. The intense heatwave has affected countries such as Spain, France, Italy, and Greece, resulting in widespread forest destruction and fatalities. In Spain alone, approximately 150,000 hectares were burned, and 13 people lost their lives.
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