Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns
This summer, wildfires have broken out in France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with firefighters killed while battling blazes in France and Italy. From the start of the year until 22 July, 1,254 fires have been detected in Europe, emitting over 8.31 million tonnes of CO₂. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Concerningly, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense in Europe, WHO Europe said on Friday.
- ▪This summer, wildfires have broken out in France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with firefighters killed while battling blazes in France and Italy.
- ▪From the start of the year until 22 July, 1,254 fires have been detected in Europe, emitting over 8.31 million tonnes of CO₂.
- ▪ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Concerningly, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense in Europe, WHO Europe said on Friday.
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News World Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns Wildfires have broken out in France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Portugal this summer. - Copyright AP Photo Copyright AP Photo By Giedre Peseckyte Published on 25/07/2026 - 6:16 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp As wildfires rage across parts of Europe, the WHO has warned of a sharp rise in wildfires across the region and their growing toll on human health. This summer, wildfires have broken out in France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with firefighters killed while battling blazes in France and Italy.
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