Europe's Inferno: A Season of Fire Without End The scorching heat that has gripped much of Western Europe is a consequence of climate trends that have been unfolding over recent years.
Wildfires have ravaged entire stretches of land, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.
This season's blazes are the latest manifestation of a broader pattern: as summers become drier and hotter, the risks associated with uncontrolled fires grow exponentially.