A study shows that without improved fire management, wildfires in Europe could increase by 39% by 2100, even in the best-case climate scenario.
A study indicates that wildfires in Europe could increase by 39% by the end of the century even in the best-case climate scenario, unless fire management improves significantly. The research highlights that rising temperatures and worsening weather conditions will increase the likelihood of fires spreading rapidly.
In the worst-case scenario, with global heating reaching 3.6C above preindustrial levels, the area burned by wildfires could nearly triple. The study suggests that better fire management could reduce these increases by over 70%, but it cannot eliminate them entirely. Current fire suppression efforts have led to fewer but more intense fires in some regions.
Why it matters
Better fire management could significantly reduce the impact of rising wildfire frequency in Europe.
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What to watch
Watch for changes in wildfire frequency as climate action and management efforts evolve.
This section reflects Dumpling editorial interpretation and is provided for context only.