Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- fueled heat and dwindling rainfall made this summer's devastating wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus far more intense, according to a new study released Thursday.

The research by World Weather Attribution (WWA) found that the fires, which killed 20 people, forced 80,000 to flee and scorched more than 1 million hectares (2.47 million acres), burned 22% more fiercely in 2025 - Europe's worst wildfire season on record.

The blazes erupted in June and July under searing heat above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), prolonged dry conditions and powerful winds. WWA called its findings "concerning," warning of a strong climate change signal toward hotter and drier weather.

"With 1.3 degrees of warming, we're already see...