Deutsche Welle
Europe · 53 mins ago
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World faces a year of unprecedented fires as El Nino looms
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Global wildfire activity has burned over 150 million hectares in early 2026, with scientists warning that an anticipated El Niño weather pattern could significantly increase fire risk in the second half of the year.
World faces a year of unprecedented fires as El Nino looms
More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse.
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