Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Wildfires rage in Spain and France
There are big fires in Spain and France because it's very hot.
The fires have burned a lot of land and made people leave their homes.
Two firefighters died in France.
The heat is also causing problems in other countries like Greece, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.
Some places had storms that hurt people and damaged buildings.
Scientists say these problems are getting worse because of climate change.
Wildfires in Spain and France have burned thousands of hectares and forced evacuations.
Two firefighters died in France while battling a wildfire.
Heatwaves and dry conditions are making the fires worse.
Storms in North Macedonia and Kosovo have caused injuries and damage.
Scientists link the intensity of these events to human-driven climate change.
- Who
- Firefighters, residents, authorities in Spain and France, and people in North Macedonia and Kosovo
- What
- Wildfires and storms causing damage and injuries
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Spain, France, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo
- Why
- Heatwaves and climate change increasing the intensity of wildfires and storms
Climate Change Deniers
Climate Change Advocates
Cause of Wildfires
Climate Change Deniers
Natural weather patterns are the primary cause of wildfires.
Climate Change Advocates
Human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of wildfires.
- Countries Affected
- Spain, France, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo
- Firefighters Injured
- Two firefighters died in France.
- Area Burned in Spain
- 32,000 hectares
- Area Burned in France
- 2,500 hectares
- Temperatures in Spain
- 39-42 degrees Celsius
- Temperatures in France
- Less severe than Spain
- Injuries in North Macedonia
- 11 people admitted to hospital, three with serious injuries