Why Is Europe Burning?

Europe is experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, with Spain recording its largest wildfire in history—the Burgohondo fire complex covering over 135,000 acres—after three major fires erupted in quick succession in July. The extreme conditions, driven by strong winds and low humidity, have overwhelmed firefighting efforts and forced evacuations, with Spain already burning over 200,000 hectares this year, double the historical average, while France faces similarly devastating fire seasons.