Stories from Yanjun · China

Wildfires in Yanjun County have burned approximately 1,618 hectares across two separate ignition points. The fire activity was reported as of the morning of April 27. Local authorities are monitoring the situation in the Yanjun and Dahui areas. The largest portions of these fires occurred on the Iberian Peninsula. CO2 emissions from these wildfires reached the highest levels ever recorded for Europe. The fires also set national records for Spain. Projections suggest wildfire risks will increase across all European regions in the future. The fires have impacted the continent, including regions near the polar circle. The source noted the scale of the destruction in relation to recent fire activity.