Sizzling Europe battles wildfires and health risks
Spanish firefighters struggle to douse wildfires in Catalonia as parts of northern France are put on drought alert
27 June 2019 - 18:16
Tarragona — Wildfires raged across Catalonia and French authorities stepped up restrictions on water use and driving in cities as swathes of Western Europe remained gripped by a powerful heatwave.
Temperatures climbed towards 44°C in parts of northern Spain and southern France, driving many people to seek relief in the sea, rivers, lakes, fountains and swimming pools...
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