Czech firefighters battle 1,800 wildfires over holidays, up 500 from last year

Czech firefighters responded to over 1,800 natural fires during the holiday period, roughly 500 more than the same period last year, driven by human negligence and prolonged drought. The increase signals worsening wildfire conditions in Central Europe, straining firefighting resources. The trend is consistent with broader climate-driven fire risk, though specific regional impacts remain uncertain.