Indicator
Fatalities associated with wildfires
Description
Health effects from wildfire include both physical and mental effects. Direct exposure to flames or radiant heat can cause burns, injuries, and heat-related illnesses (e.g., dehydration, heat stroke), possibly resulting in death.
Fatalities associated with wildfires (1980-2021)
Reference information
Source:
CATDAT by RiskLayer GmBH. The dataset has been prepared and made available under the EEA – European Commission (RTD) Service Level Agreement on “Mainstreaming GEOSS Data Sharing and Management Principles in support of Europe’s Environment”.
Contributor:
European Environment Agency
Published in Climate-ADAPT Dec 05 2022 - Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Mar 22 2023