Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
Summary
Wildfires have broken out across southern Europe due to a heatwave that has led to high temperatures, forcing many people to leave their homes. Countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey have seen significant fires, with emergency services working to control the situation. Heat alerts have been issued, and efforts to evacuate and battle the fires are ongoing.Key Facts
- A heatwave has caused temperatures to rise above 40°C (104°F) across southern Europe.
- Countries affected include Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Balkans, Greece, Turkey, and Albania.
- Thousands of people have evacuated from their homes due to the fires.
- Spain saw almost 4,000 evacuations and more than 30 fire outbreaks threatening a UNESCO site.
- Portugal's firefighting efforts involved over 1,300 personnel and assistance from Morocco.
- Italy issued red heat alerts for 16 cities, and a child died of heatstroke.
- Fires in Greece and Montenegro led to evacuations, with the Dardanelles Strait closed for safety in Turkey.
- High temperatures are also affecting France, with hospitals on alert and record highs reported.
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