Over the past week, several EU countries have been ravaged by severe wildfires, with Spain and Portugal experiencing the worst damage.
By August 26, more than one million hectares of land had been destroyed, the largest burned area since 2006.Researchers link the disaster to climate change, citing extreme heat, drought, and strong winds as the main factors fueling the blazes.
The wildfires have already claimed at least 20 lives, forced around 80,000 residents to evacuate, and damaged thousands of homes and critical infrastructure.Firefighters continue to battle uncontrolled flames in several regions.
The EU's emergency commissioner urged stronger coordination among member states and the mobilization of additional cross-border firefighting resources.Analysts warn that this record-breaking season highlights Europe's urgent need to enhance climate resilience and disaster prevention.
