Here Are the 6 Major Regions Literally on Fire Right Now

Sardinia and the Western Mediterranean

This picture shows a small brewery destroyed by the fire near the town of Cuglieri on the Italian island of Sardinia on July 26, 2021. Photo: Valentina Sinis/AFP (Getty Images)

The Italian island of Sardinia was raked by what local officials said were “unprecedented” wildfires over the weekend. Centuries-old olive groves burned and the normally tourist-friendly island suffered what are likely hundreds of millions in damages.

Other parts of the western Mediterranean ignited earlier this month. Spain’s Costa Brava saw major fires that led to hundreds of evacuations as well, and the flames were only brought under control this weekend.

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