In the summer time, it appears each year, Europe's fires burn with increasing intensity. Wildfires were once considered a problem in the Mediterranean region, but today they are breaking records and now a concern in regions that typically don't have to worry about them. But what is responsible for this troubling increase? The answer is a combined tangle of climate change, changing landscapes and human decisions. Causes of wildfires in Europe are increasing in frequency, intensity, and the level of affordability.