2026: Europe’s Record-Breaking Fire Season
By 29 July 2026, France had already burned 91,000 hectares — smashing its previous full‑season record.
Spain? Over 200,000 hectares, including the largest fire in its recorded history near Madrid.
Firefighters in France even faced a “fire cloud” — a fire so intense it creates its own weather, with lightning and chaotic winds.
It was the first ever recorded in France.
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