Europe’s Wildfire Crisis Escalates | Ireland News

Wildfires are tearing through Europe this summer, leaving devastation in their wake—from Croatia’s resort town where one died and 40 were injured, to Greece’s beach resorts evacuated by boat, France’s burning villages, and even England’s grass fires swallowing homes. Scientists blame record heat and drought fueled by climate change, with Spain’s blazes already scorching 31,000 hectares and forcing 700 evacuations. Firefighting aircraft in Spain have flown more hours this year than all of 2025. The EU warns extreme fire danger spans central and eastern Europe, including Britain, Ireland, France, and Sweden—highlighting a continent on fire and under mounting climate pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2147271d1ef9777f