The world's biggest fires

The Australian bushfires (2019-2020) - The bushfires in Australia that occurred from 2019-2020 were some of the most devastating in the country's history. Over 18 million hectares of land were burned, leading to the loss of lives, homes, and wildlife.

The California wildfires (2020) - In 2020, California experienced some of the largest wildfires in the state's history, with over 4 million acres of land burned. The fires caused widespread destruction and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

The Siberian wildfires (2020) - In 2020, Siberia experienced a record-breaking wildfire season, with over 60,000 square kilometers of land burned. The fires released large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to further climate change.

The Amazon wildfires (2019) - The Amazon rainforest in Brazil experienced a significant increase in wildfires in 2019, leading to global concern about the impact on biodiversity and the environment. Over 906,000 hectares of land were burned, leading to deforestation and habitat loss for many species.

The Fort McMurray wildfires (2016) - In 2016, the Fort McMurray wildfires in Alberta, Canada, were some of the largest and most destructive in the country's history. The fires forced the evacuation of over 88,000 people and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings.