Three firefighters and a child hospitalised in England as fires blaze in UK, Greece, France and Croatia – Europe live
Summary
A large wildfire in Stourbridge, England, has injured a child and three firefighters and damaged homes. Many countries in Europe, including France, Greece, and Croatia, are also facing wildfires during a very hot summer.Key Facts
- A wildfire in Stourbridge caused injuries to a child and three firefighters who were taken to hospital.
- The fire led to damage to homes and large-scale emergency responses in the West Midlands region.
- England recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures expected to slightly decrease on Friday.
- In France, over 500 people were evacuated from the Landes region due to fires and high temperatures reaching 41°C (106°F).
- Greece evacuated hundreds of tourists from Halkidiki because of a wildfire driven by strong winds.
- At least 19 people were injured in a fire near Omiš, Croatia, with two hospitalized in Split.
- UK officials, including Prime Minister Andy Burnham, expressed support for firefighters and urged people to stay safe.
- Fire crews in West Midlands are making progress controlling the fires despite difficult conditions.
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