2023 Marks One of Europe’s Worst Wildfire Years

The EU Commission reports over 500,000 hectares burned, highlighting the intensifying impact of climate change.

The European Forest Fire Information System recorded 2023 as one of the most severe wildfire years since 2000.
A massive wildfire near Alexandroupolis, Greece, became the largest ever recorded in the EU.
Human activities, such as discarded cigarettes, are responsible for approximately 96% of wildfires in the EU.
Educational campaigns are crucial as climate change leads to more frequent and intense fires, even in new areas.
Despite severe fires in 2023, early 2024 saw a reduction in burned areas due to favorable rainfall in the EU.