The tool launches as major wildfires burn across western Europe, exposing millions of people to hazardous air pollution and forcing large-scale evacuations. CAMS data shows that 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most severe wildfire years on record across parts of Europe, with France recording its highest year-to-date fire emissions, exceeding the previous record set in 2022. France’s July carbon emissions reached 0.89 megatonnes of carbon, surpassing the previous record of 0.64 megatonnes.