- Wildfire threat is moving east, threatening Italy and Greece, according to the EU's emergency response centre.
- Maria Zuber, head of the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre, stated that the next risk is already moving to Greece and also Central Europe.
The EU has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating wildfire threat facing Greece, Italy, and Central Europe, as wildfires continue to devastate regions in France and Spain.12
The head of the EU's emergency response center, Zuber, stated that the wildfire risk is already moving towards Greece and Central Europe, indicating a potential for widespread disaster.
"Italy will face risk at the beginning of August," Zuber noted, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Last year, Europe experienced its worst wildfire season on record, with over a million hectares burned. This year, the situation appears similarly dire, with Zuber warning, "We have the potential that this is another record."
The ongoing fires in the Iberian Peninsula could exacerbate the situation, leading to a scenario where "we will have all Europe on fire," according to Zuber. The EU's warning highlights the urgent need for preparedness as the wildfire season intensifies across the continent.
“The EU has indicated that heightened wildfire risks are expected to affect Greece and Italy in the coming weeks, with the potential for widespread devastation. Maria Zuber, head of the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre, noted that this year's fire situation could mirror last year's record levels.”
