Wildfires are getting deadlier and costing more. Experts warn they’re becoming unstoppable

theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/02/earths-wildfires-growing-in-number

Of 200 fires in the past 44 years, half of the fires that cost US$1bn or more were in the last decade
Wildfires tore through central Chile last year, killing 133 people. In California, 18,000 buildings were destroyed in 2018 causing US$16bn (A$24bn, £12bn) in damage. Portugal, Greece,…

This story appeared on theguardian.com, 2025-10-02 18:00:11.
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