Western Europe Is Burning! (July 28, 2026)

ℹ️ What? Massive forest fires have been ravaging several European countries since the beginning of summer 2026. 🔥🔥🔥

👤 Who? Hundreds of thousands of Europeans have been forced to leave their homes, and thousands of firefighters are battling the flames day and night.

🌍 Where? The fires are particularly intense in southern Europe: in Spain, France, Portugal, Greece, and Italy.

🕰️ When? They began in the summer of 2026, following a record-breaking June, the hottest ever recorded in Western Europe.

❓ Why is it important? These fires demonstrate that climate change is making droughts and heat waves increasingly frequent and dangerous in Europe.

🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to learn more about these gigantic wildfires in Western Europe.