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Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Seth Borenstein, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire has burned over 193 square miles, and European wildfires have approached the all-time high set in 2025.
Wildfires in Europe and North America have become more extreme, with Spain experiencing its largest wildfire on record. The fire has burned over 193 square miles, and European wildfires have approached the all-time high set in 2025. Despite this, global burning statistics are at a record low.
This trend is attributed to improved fire control in Africa and Asia. Experts note that these opposing trends are occurring simultaneously due to human activities affecting the planet. Further information on this phenomenon is available from KSAT 12, which reports on the complex relationship between regional wildfires and global burning trends.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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