Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires Sarah Steffen © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires Sarah Steffen 22 hours ago22 hours ago More than 150 million hectares — over twice the size of Texas — burned globally in the first months of 2026. With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, the second half of the year could be even worse. https://www.dw.com/en/el-nino-forest-fires-drought-extreme-weather-heat-climate/a-77137100 © 2026 Deutsche Welle