Scientific analysis reveals global heating has drastically increased the likelihood of extreme wildfire weather in Spain and France, driven by burning fossil fuels.
Extremely poor air quality was felt as far as 400km away from the fires
Jul 31, 2026
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What's the storyA recent scientific analysis has found that the climate crisis has greatly increased the likelihood of extreme heat and drought in Spain and France, fueling massive wildfires.
The study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium revealed that global warming made hot, dry, and windy weather at least 20 times more likely in Spain and twice as likely in France.
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