Global wildfires paradox: extreme in West, decline worldwide

Wildfires in Europe and North America are growing more extreme, with Europe's burned area rising 57% in four years and Canada and the U.S. seeing levels 25% above the 10-year average. Yet global fire emissions are at a record low, driven by declines in Africa and Asia due to changing agricultural practices and fire management. Experts say these opposing trends reflect human impacts on the planet.