European Wildfires Unleash a Crisis of Scale and Sophistication The recent spate of wildfires engulfing Europe has left many wondering if this year's infernos will surpass those of last summer, which saw some of the worst conflagrations in decades.
An estimated 300 square miles were scorched across France, Spain, and Portugal in just a few short weeks. The United Kingdom witnessed its first major wildfires since 2018.
This fire season is not merely a continuation of previous years' trends.