‘The fire has such power’: why the wildfires gripping France and Spain are off the charts
Recent wildfires in France and Spain are described as 'off the charts' due to extreme heat and unprecedented fire behavior, including the formation of fire thunderstorms. The burned area in France has already significantly exceeded previous records, prompting concerns about the future of the fire season.
Residents of Cotignac, France, faced a rapidly intensifying wildfire on July 21 2026. FBM Media/Getty https://theconversation.com/the-fire-has-such-power-why-the-wildfires-gripping-france-and-spain-are-off-the-charts-288507 https://theconversation.com/the-fire-has-such-power-why-the-wildfires-gripping-france-and-spain-are-off-the-charts-288507 Link copied Share article Share article
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