Several wildfires have been extinguished across Southern Europe in recent days, but the situation is not yet over. Yle’s meteorologist says next week will still bring hot and dry conditions, which could make it harder to keep fires under control and raise the risk of new outbreaks.

The fires have been put out in different parts of Southern Europe, although no exact locations or damage estimates have been given in the brief. The meteorologist said the continuing heat and dryness mean authorities still need to stay alert.

The weather outlook matters more broadly because prolonged heat increases wildfire danger in many areas. According to Yle, the coming week does not offer much relief, and conditions are expected to remain challenging for fire prevention.