Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026 as a severe heatwave swept across the continent, according to the EU's climate monitor on July 9.
The event triggered significantly larger wildfire areas in France and Spain, with burned land quadrupling and doubling average levels respectively. This milestone underscores the increasing frequency and intensity of climate extremes facing the region.
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