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Thousands flee wildfires in France as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe
Some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal, with air temperatures above 44C expected in SpainBrutal heat torching southern Europe has forced nearly 20,000 people to flee wildfires in France as a marine heatwave scalds the Mediterranean and researchers warn that “Dantesque” scenarios cannot be ruled out as infernos worsen.A “particularly intense” wildfire on France’s southwestern Atlanti
Published Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 16:36
Some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal, with air temperatures above 44C expected in SpainBrutal heat torching southern Europe has forced nearly 20,000 people to flee wildfires in France as a marine heatwave scalds the Mediterranean and researchers warn that “Dantesque” scenarios cannot be ruled out as infernos worsen.A “particularly intense” wildfire on France’s southwestern Atlantic coast prompted the evacuation of more than 18,800 people, including thousands of tourists from campsites and holiday homes, as firefighters struggled to control the blaze. Continue reading...
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