Indicator
Forest fires in Europe
Description
- Fire risk depends on many factors, including climatic conditions, vegetation, forest management practices and other socio-economic factors.
- The burnt area in the Mediterranean region increased from 1980 to 2000; it has decreased thereafter.
- In a warmer climate, more severe fire weather and, as a consequence, an expansion of the fire-prone area and longer fire seasons are projected across Europe. The impact of fire events is particularly strong in southern Europe.
Reference information
Source:
EEA
Published in Climate-ADAPT Jun 07 2016 - Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Feb 04 2023