With risk levels high across Switzerland, an expert explains why the wildfire season started early in Europe this year and what can help.
Flames tear through the forest of Fontainebleau in France, July 13, 2026.
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With risk levels high across much of Switzerland, an expert explains why the wildfire season started early in Europe this year and what can help the situation.
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July 27, 2026 - 09:15
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