Show Notes
Deadly wildfires have sparked by the extreme heat, dry ground and strong winds have been spreading across Europe as it bakes in hot weather.
Thousands have been evacuated from France's south-western coast due to blazes while Spain has been battling wildfires close to Madrid while more than a dozen died recently in the southeastern province of Almeria.
What is causing the risk of wildfires to increase, how can they be managed - and how much are humans to blame?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Alessio Ghirlanda Reporter from The Olive Press
Jim Dale Founder and Senior Meteorological Consultant at British Weather Services
Juan Picos Forest fire scientist at the University of Vigo.
Beatrice Mosello Senior Research Fellow in the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House
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