# Europe’s wildfires projected to increase by 39% even under best climate scenario, study finds

https://mins.news/en/item/27119

- The Guardian, 2026-08-20 09:01 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/wildfires-europe-increase-climate-scenario-study

> Wildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even under the most optimistic climate scenario. In a 3.6C warming scenario, the burned area could nearly triple. Better fire management could cut the increases by more than 70%, but researchers say it cannot replace climate mitigation.

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