European Wildfires Burn Record Area, Exceeding Cyprus Size

Wildfires across Europe have reportedly burned a record-breaking area, with the total land affected exceeding the size of Cyprus. This significant destruction highlights the increasing intensity and scope of natural fires in the region.

29 Apr, 08:58 — 29 Apr, 08:58

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European wildfires burnt area larger than Cyprus in record-breaking 2025, WMO says

Wildfires burnt more than one million hectares across Europe in 2025, an area larger than Cyprus and the biggest annual total on record, as the continent shattered climate records for heat, sea temperatures and drought, the World Meteorological Organisation and EU scientists said on Wednesday. At least 95% of Europe recorded above-average temperatures during the […]

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Naturbrande sætter rekord i Europa

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European Wildfires Burn Record Area, Exceeding Cyprus Size

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European wildfires burnt area larger than Cyprus in record-breaking 2025, WMO says

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European wildfires burnt area larger than Cyprus in record-breaking 2025, WMO says

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