The frightening wildfires afflicting Europe during bouts of extreme heat this summer are a scourge the world will see more of in the future, scientists say. A bleak backdropThere have been prior warnings that wildfires will become more intense and occur more often in decades to come. High heat, fierce firesThe hot weather is just one aspect of why wildfires are plaguing Europe. And Portugal has previously seen the devastation such fires can cause, when dozens of people died in wildfires there in 2017. Prevention effortsIn the wake of those deadly fires, Portugal implemented a more comprehensive approach to fire management in a bid to prevent harm and loss of life, Gardner said.

Source: CBC News July 23, 2022 14:27 UTC