Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens
Summary
Countries in Southern Europe and parts of the Middle East are dealing with wildfires and very high temperatures due to a heatwave. Several places, including Greece, Turkiye, and Syria, have been forced to evacuate people, while temperatures are expected to rise even more.Key Facts
- Wildfires and high temperatures are affecting countries in the Mediterranean region.
- Greece, Turkiye, France, and Syria reported fires starting on Sunday, prompting evacuations.
- At least eight people have died due to the extreme heatwave across Europe.
- Turkiye’s Izmir province saw evacuations in five neighborhoods as wildfires spread.
- Greek authorities deployed over 160 firefighters to tackle fires in southern Evia and near Athens.
- France placed 84 out of 101 departments on heat alerts as temperatures went above 40C (104F).
- Spain reported temperatures reaching 44C (111F) in some areas, while Italy put 21 cities on red alert due to the heat.
- Scientists note that climate change is making these heatwaves more frequent and severe.
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