
Jul 30, 2026
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Inside Europe's Wildfires, Heatwaves And The Climate Forces Driving Them
Deadly wildfires in France and Spain forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes. Prolonged heatwaves dried vegetation, creating ideal conditions for these intense blazes. Chaitanya Deshpande said, "The prolonged heatwave dried out the vegetation in areas of France and Spain, fuelling the fires." Europe now uses satellite monitoring for aid.