Massive wildfires struck Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus during the summer of 2025, causing severe devastation and loss. A report from World Weather Attribution confirmed that climate change played a crucial role in making the fires worse. The disaster killed 20 people, forced nearly 80,000 residents to evacuate, and burned over one million hectares of land. Extremely high temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, prolonged drought, and seasonal winds combined to create the most destructive wildfire season ever documented in the eastern Mediterranean. Rainfall during the last winter was reported to be 14 percent lower compared to earlier records, leaving forests highly vulnerable to flames. Researchers also found that hot and dry air masses, lasting for a week, are now 13 times more likely because of climate change, making wildfires more certain.

Experts explained that stronger high-pressure systems increased the intensity of the Etesian winds, which spread the flames rapidly. Firefighters who previously depended on calmer winds could no longer rely on this method. Researchers from Imperial College London stated that with the Earth already 1.3 degrees warmer, new fire behaviors have emerged that are difficult to control. Independent specialists described the study as both clear and urgent, since it confirmed scientific models. However, they also warned of a fragile and uncertain future if adaptation remains slow. The findings emphasized the demanding challenge that climate change presents, pushing governments to prepare communities for higher risks. Still, affected regions are working hard to recover after the disaster.