EU wildfires burn 435,000 hectares of forest this year

06:22, 31 July 2026

Since the start of this year, wildfires have destroyed a record 4,350 square kilometers of forest across EU member states, according to the EU’s specialized center, EFFIS, Qazinform News Agency cites TASS.
photo: QAZINFORM

According to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), 1,407 wildfires have occurred in Europe this year.

Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that rising wildfire risks across Europe prompted the European Commission to launch its largest-ever deployment under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, mobilizing unprecedented resources to support member states.

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Meruyert Pernekulova