# Europe’s wildfires: How prepared are we for the next fire?

https://mins.news/en/item/24181

- France 24, 2026-08-17 12:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe-s-wildfires-how-prepared-are-we-for-the-next-fire

> Massive wildfires are burning across Europe, including Belgium, Greece, Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, a senior expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are reaching unexpected areas, whether Europe is facing a new normal, and how citizens and better-funded governments can help prevent fires and build resilience against increasingly extreme seasons.

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