Europe's Worst Wildfire Year Sparks EU Response
2025 was Europe's worst wildfire year with 22% more intense fires.
Winter rainfall dropped 14%, increasing dry air spells 13 times.
Firefighting unit includes 27 EU members and was formed last year.
2025 season caused 20 deaths and 80,000 evacuations.
Over 40°C heat led to 1 million hectares burned in the Mediterranean.
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