Europe faces widespread wildfires in 2026, expanding to new regions.
They publishedRapid climate change brings wildfire threat to new corners of Europe
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What
- By end of August, EU fire area burned reached almost 650,000 hectares across 1913 large wildfires.
- France, Spain saw headlines, but UK, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Italy also suffered large fires.
- England and Wales reported 1132 wildfires this year, surpassing entire 2025 total.
- Season characterized by rapid spread and geographic breadth rather than total area alone.
- Experts warn climate warming will make severe fire seasons the new normal in Europe.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Climate, Environment, Politics · language: eng
topics: Climate, Environment, Politics · language: eng
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