Wildfires are once again devastating Europe, with firefighters battling blazes across the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and Greece. According to European Commission figures released on July 29, there have already been 1,407 fires in 2026, more than double the long-term average. The World Health Organization estimates that the total number of wildfires in Europe has risen by an extraordinary 57% in the last four years, signaling a growing crisis.