A new study has found that human-induced climate change made Spain's recent wildfires 20 times more likely and France's twice as likely. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution group said the hot and dry conditions caused by climate change were the key factor behind the blazes that have struck both countries in the past week. The findings add to growing evidence that decades of progress in fire suppression across Southern Europe are being overwhelmed by climate-driven fire weather. Scientists say that as the planet continues to warm, such catastrophic fires will become even more common, making it harder for countries to keep them in check. The study underlines the urgent need for both emission cuts and new strategies to deal with a changing climate.', "category": "Science