"Global Wildfire Trends Reveal Mixed Bag: Devastating Megafires in Wealthier Nations, But Africa's Farming Revolution Slows Spread. A recent study has shed light on the complex and often contradictory nature of global wildfires, revealing that while devastating blazes ravaged parts of California, Canada, Europe, and South Korea in 2025, the total area affected by wildfires globally actually decreased. The study attributes this decline to a significant shift in African farming practices, which have led to a fragmentation of landscapes and a reduction in the spread of massive savannah fires. However, the fact that wealthier nations were hit by some of the worst wildfires in recent history serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by climate change and the need for sustained efforts to mitigate its effects."
‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa“Devastating” wildfires ripped across the wealthier parts of the world in 2025, a study has found, even as globally, the area ravaged by flames fell.Catastrophic blazes claimed lives, homes and jobs last year in California, Canada, Europe and South Korea. But the 335m hectares burned was the second-lowest since 2002, the review found, largely owing to the expansion of African farms that have fragmented landscapes and hampered the spread of large savannah fires. Continue reading...
