Likelihood of wildfires in Southern Europe has doubled since the 80s, study shows

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Jul 30, 2026, 5:50 pm121 ptsTrending
Summer days featuring conditions that promote wildfire ignition, intensity and spread have more than doubled across large parts of the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy and Greece since 1981, according to a study in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that hotter, drier weather is increasing wildfire risk…

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