Speaking to Reuters, Zuber warned that persistent high temperatures, strong winds and prolonged dry conditions are creating the perfect environment for fast-moving wildfires across southern Europe. “France will continue to face very difficult conditions,” she said on Wednesday, adding that “the next risk is already moving to Greece and also Central Europe.” Although Greece had appeared to be “spared for the moment,” Zuber said the situation is rapidly changing. Zuber warned that 2026 could prove equally severe. Residents and visitors in affected areas received evacuation alerts through Greece’s 112 emergency warning system, urging them to move to safer locations.