Record wildfires surge across Africa and Asia as El Nino and heat extremes loom

Published on 12 May 2026

Africa already burned 23% more land than before

Record wildfires are spreading across Africa and Asia, with scientists warning that conditions could worsen as summer peaks and El Nino strengthens. The combination of climate change and El Nino may trigger unprecedented weather extremes. In Africa alone, land burned is already up 23% compared with the previous record, raising alarms over heat, drought, and fire risk.

Wildfires are at record levels across Africa and Asia
El Nino developing could amplify heat and dryness
Climate change increases the likelihood of extreme conditions
Africa’s land burned is up 23% over the prior record

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Record wildfires surge across Africa and Asia as El Nino and heat extremes loom

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