Wildfires in Europe have burned an area nearly the size of Luxembourg, with 231,539 hectares scorched as of July 15, 2023. This is 119% above the long-term average. The fires have forced evacuations, caused fatalities in Türkiye, and led to lockdowns in Catalonia. Experts attribute the increase in wildfires to climate change, heatwaves, and poor forest management. Countries like Türkiye, the UK, Greece, and Romania have been particularly affected, with record emissions from wildfires. Improved forest management and early warning systems are essential for safety. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)