Firefighters battle forest fires in France as Italian authorities brace for 44 degrees
Europe is facing a severe heatwave that has triggered forest fires in France and extreme temperature warnings in Italy. Scientists attribute the increased frequency and intensity of these events to climate change.
Why it matters
The recurring heatwaves and resulting wildfires are causing significant loss of life and property, highlighting the urgent impact of climate change on European infrastructure and public safety.
Waterbombing aircraft skimmed the river Seine as firefighters struggled to contain a forest blaze south of Paris raging into a third day on Tuesday amid a spreading heatwave that has left swathes of Europe primed for more wildfires.
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