Southern Europe is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires. At least 14 people have died in Turkey, extreme heat making conditions especially dangerous. Fires have also broken out in Greece, Spain and France. Scientists warn climate change is making extreme weather events occur more frequently. Is there a way to stop wildfires from increasing every year? Answer by Lindon Pronto, wildfire management expert and firefighter at the European Forest Institute in Bohn, Germany.


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