Europe Heatwave
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Europe’s heat wave, wildfires leave multiple dead as temperatures soarAt least eight people have died as a heat wave hits parts of Europe, with two dead in France, two in Italy and four in Spain, according to officials.WeatherJul 2
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EU saw 53,000 excess deaths in July amid record heatwave: reportThe extreme heat in southern Europe had sparked wildfires in Spain, France and Portugal, and led to thousands of heat-related deaths across Europe.WorldSep 16, 2022
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As Mediterranean Sea warms up, climate scientists warn of dire effectsHeat waves have become common in many countries around the Mediterranean, with dramatic side effects like wildfires, droughts, crop losses and excruciatingly high temperatures.WorldAug 17, 2022
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‘Monster’ wildfire rips through France as heatwaves scorch EuropeMore than 57,200 hectares have gone up in flames so far in France this year, nearly six times the full-year average for 2006-2021, data shows.WorldAug 11, 2022
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Wildfires rage from Portugal to Croatia as much of Europe bakes in heatwaveWildfires raged across tinder-dry country in Portugal, Spain, France and Croatia on Thursday, burning homes and threatening livelihoods, as much of Europe baked in a heatwave.EnvironmentJul 14, 2022
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Europe heat wave: Firefighters in Spain, Germany struggle to contain wildfiresThe worst damage in Spain has been in the northwest province of Zamora where over 25,000 hectares (61,000 acres) have been consumed, regional authorities said.WorldJun 18, 2022
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9,000 forced to evacuate as fire in Spain’s Canary Islands burns out of controlThe blaze -- described by the local fire department as "a monster'' -- was racing across parched woodlands into Tamadaba Natural Park.WeatherAug 19, 2019
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Fire truck explodes in Luxembourg while fighting heatwave wildfiresEuropean countries have been experiencing record-breaking heatwaves this summer.TrendingJul 25, 2019
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Britain, France, Netherlands break temperature records as 2nd heatwave hitsScientists say events like this will become more frequent as the planet heats up.WeatherJul 25, 2019
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Scorching weather briefly shuts down Athens, Greece tourist favouriteThe monument is home to the Parthenon temple and visited by millions of tourists every year.WorldJul 4, 2019
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