How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe?

The Inside Story Podcast · Aug 4, 2026 · 28m

How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe? Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent, destroying forests, farmland, homes and businesses. They're becoming bigger and more difficult to control. So, what's fuelling the flames?

In this episode:

Paleologos Paleologou -- Geographer and an Associate Professor of Forest Protection at the Agricultural University of Athens

Marta Yebra, Director of the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, Australian National University

Carlo Buontempo, Director of Copernicus Climate Change Service

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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