Global Wildfires Scorch Vast Areas Amid Record Temperatures

Wildfires driven by record-breaking temperatures and drought have scorched a land mass equivalent to the size of Spain, France, and Germany combined this year, with climate experts noting their increased speed and devastation.

16 Aug, 14:19 — 16 Aug, 14:19

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The IndependentMostly Factual18d ago

The world is on fire: True scale of devastating blazes wreaking havoc across the globe

Driven by record-breaking temperatures and drought, wildfires have scorched a land mass the size of Spain, France and Germany combined so far this year. Climate experts tell Maira Butt that the fires seen this summer are faster and more devastating than anything seen before

By Maira Butt

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Global Wildfires Scorch Vast Areas Amid Record Temperatures

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