Wildfire seasons across Europe are becoming increasingly extreme, according to Stefan Doerr, director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University. Doerr explained to FRANCE 24 that the trend indicates a shift toward longer and more intense fire seasons nearly everywhere. The reasons behind this are complex, but fundamentally link to changing climate patterns and increased temperatures. These conditions create drier vegetation, acting as fuel for fires and extending the period in which they can ignite and spread rapidly. Experts warn that this concerning trend is likely to continue without significant action to address the underlying environmental factors. The escalating severity of wildfires poses a growing threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and human life across the continent.