Europe swelters through record heat as drought and wildfires intensify
Western Europe has endured its hottest June-July period on record, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires gripping parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
As heatwaves continue to spread across Europe, authorities face growing pressure to protect populations from the combined threats of extreme heat, drought and wildfire smoke.
The combination of extreme heat, prolonged dryness and high fire risk is placing additional pressure on emergency services and communities.
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