Early humans in Europe were making fires at least 250,000 years ago – scientists

Humans were making fires at least 250,000 years ago (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Early humans in Europe were making fires at least least 250,000 years ago – 50,000 years earlier than previously thought, according to researchers.

Newly gathered evidence suggests the European ancestors were making and controlling fire for activities such as cooking, heating and to defend their home.