As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries hit the hardest.

Europe keeps spending far more on fighting wildfires than preventing them, even as fires in France, Greece and Spain show the need to shift resources toward prevention.

As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires. Euronews Business takes a closer…