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Heatwaves and Wildfires Break Out in Europe
MULTIPLE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES INCLUDING FRANCE, ITALY, TURKEY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, GREECE, GERMANY, SPAIN, NORTH MACEDONIA, AND HUNGARY, JUL 4 – The heatwave, driven by climate change, has caused over 8 deaths, forced evacuations of thousands, and led to
- Earlier this month, Europe’s intense early summer heatwave saw temperatures hit record highs, fueling wildfires that forced village evacuations and prompting Switzerland’s Beznau plant to partially disconnect from the grid.
- Among affected areas, over 1,000 evacuees were forced to leave Crete and Turkish districts amid wildfires, with firefighting efforts and evacuations ongoing across the region.
- Following France's school closures and health warnings, vulnerable groups remain at risk amid ongoing heatwave conditions.
- Proactive measures such as expanding urban greenery and managing drought-prone landscapes can curb future heat exacerbation and wildfire risk.
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Wind, heat and drought raise fears of new fires, after an intense weekend fire fighting in a part of the Mediterranean.
·Paris, France
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Wildfires rage and rivers recede as Europe bakes in early summer heat waves
Europe is currently in the grip of an intense early summer heat wave, with temperatures soaring to record highs across the continent, leading to at least eight fatalities and widespread disruption. As of Friday, the scorching conditions have triggered
·Beijing, China
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The heat wave that swept across Europe in recent days broke records in many places. Temperatures in late June and early July exceeded 40°C in many countries. However, absolute records were not set.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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