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Forest Fires in Belgium: a Still Discreet but Growing Threat

Summary by DAILY SCIENCE
Every year, Europe experiences more than 60,000 forest fires, which burn an average of half a million hectares, almost twice the size of Luxembourg. Until now, relatively spared by its temperate and humid climate, Belgium may not remain sheltered for long. A recent report by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) warns: because of climate change, the risk of extreme fires is increasing on the continent. And if the Mediterranean …
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Every year, Europe experiences more than 60,000 forest fires, which burn an average of half a million hectares, almost twice the size of Luxembourg. Until now, relatively spared by its temperate and humid climate, Belgium may not remain sheltered for long. A recent report by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) warns: because of climate change, the risk of extreme fires is increasing on the continent. And if the Mediterranean …

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DAILY SCIENCE broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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