Wildfires Burn Millions Hectares Across Spain, Canada, France

Wildfires are intensifying globally due to climate change, with significant fires currently burning in France, Canada, Spain, and the United States. France faces one of its worst wildfires in decades with the Aude blaze scorching an area larger than Paris, while Canada reports over 760 wildfires burning millions of hectares this year. In southern California, the fast-moving Canyon Fire has burned over 4,800 acres, prompting evacuations amid extreme heat and dry conditions. Recovery efforts are underway in Maui, where reconstruction has begun on nearly 300 homes and businesses destroyed by the 2023 fires, with ongoing work to mitigate future wildfire risks. These widespread fires highlight the urgent need to address the health impacts of wildfire exposure and the broader challenges posed by climate change worldwide.