Europe’s Sahara on Fire: Wildfire Trends in Serbia

Árpád Párducz

Strategic Analyst, Southern Europe Expert

Serbia is facing a severe environmental crisis as uncontrolled wildfires, fueled by the summer heatwave, ravage the country. The problem is particularly serious because wildfires are also severely damaging one of Europe’s most distinctive geological landscapes. The ecological emergency is not limited to Serbia itself and points to a new, increasingly widespread and dangerous trend for the entire Western Balkans.