# Why wildfires are spreading beyond Europe’s traditional fire zones

https://mins.news/en/video/22784

- DW News, 2026-08-15 06:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRss5FdHnR8

> Another intense heatwave has fueled wildfires from Croatia’s Adriatic coast to Britain and Greece. Researchers examine why areas once considered too wet or cool for major fires are becoming more vulnerable, and what Europe’s growing wildfire threat could mean for the continent’s future.

## Stories

- [European Heatwave Wildfire and Drought Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought.md

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