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Map Shows Over 1.2 Million Hectares Burned in European Wildfires During Summer

A map released by the European Union shows that over 1.2 million hectares burned in wildfires across Europe during July and August 2026. A study predicts that the area affected by wildfires could nearly triple by 2100 due to climate change, with improved fire management potentially reducing damage significantly.

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A map released by the European Union shows that over 1.2 million hectares burned in wildfires across Europe during July and August 2026. A study predicts that the area affected by wildfires could nearly triple by 2100 due to climate change, with improved fire management potentially reducing damage significantly.

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Original Headline

The true extent of Europe's summer wildfires: Map reveals how more than 1.2 million hectares were extensively burnt in July and August alone

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Map Shows Over 1.2 Million Hectares Burned in European Wildfires During Summer