Two wildfires hit Greenland within a week, scientists note rarity for Arctic region

Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year Scientists have expressed concern after two wildfires broke out within a week of each other on the Arctic island of Greenland earlier this month. Fires were burning close to Sisimiut,…

First covered Jun 23, 2026 · 3:44 AM PT · 1 article

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3d Guardian Environment Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week — Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year Scientists have expressed concern after two…

Appeared in: 2026-06-23 (#20)

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