Forest fires that broke out in Europe during the summer caused the destruction of more than 500,000 hectares of forest since mid-June. This number represents one of the most devastating periods for European ecosystems in terms of burned area. The data refers to the accumulated total from mid-June to the most recent reporting period.
During the period between July 16 and 22, the fires consumed nearly 190,000 hectares of forest. This specific week was particularly severe, contributing a significant portion to the accumulated total. The concentration of large fires in this short timeframe highlighted the intensity and rapid spread of the flames in various regions of the European continent during the month of July.
