The summer of 2025 became one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in European history. According to meteorological and climate agencies, the continent was gripped by unprecedented heat, sparking numerous fires from France to Turkey. Scientists attribute this situation to the effects of climate change, which not only increases the frequency of such events but also intensifies their scale. The summer was marked by record-high temperatures and prolonged droughts in many regions, with temperatures exceeding 40°C and critically low precipitation. Rising sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean also created perfect conditions for fire ignition and spread. World Weather Attribution reports that the likelihood of such heatwaves in Europe has increased 5–10 times due to human-induced climate change. France was one of the hardest-hit countries. On July 12, 2025, a massive wildfire near Marseille destroyed over 700 hectares of forest, prompting evacuations of hundreds. About 100 people suffered burns and smoke inhalation. Emergency services and the military were mobilized. In Thuringia, Germany, the largest wildfire in over 30 years was recorded, ravaging farmlands and forests despite firefighting efforts. Greece also faced dozens of fire outbreaks near Athens and on the island of Rhodes, worsened by strong winds. Spain and Italy, including Sicily, reported major wildfires that required evacuations in tourist and suburban areas. Even the UK, typically unaffected by such disasters, experienced significant wildfires in Kent due to high temperatures and drought. The financial damage is estimated in the billions of euros, with economic impacts on agriculture, tourism, and public health. Reuters estimates more than 2,300 premature deaths linked to heatwaves and fires. According to DW, these events further prove the connection between climate change and extreme weather. Global warming increases both heat intensity and the likelihood of catastrophic events like wildfires. European governments are urged to develop long-term climate adaptation plans, including investments in early fire detection, modernized firefighting, and emissions reduction. Without global climate action, such disasters are expected to become more frequent and severe. Sources: 1. World Weather Attribution: Summer 2025, 2. The Times: Could this be the worst year ever?, 3. Reuters: European heatwave caused 2300 deaths, 4. DW: Heat and cold connection, 5. The Guardian: Wildfires in Europe.