Greek firefighting authorities have tripled the amount of firefighters sent to contain an 'exceptionally dangerous' fire with flames at times over 25-metres tall and raging just 44 kilometres north of the country's capital.
Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" - conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond. Sky News
Southern Europe is enduring a punishing heat wave as hot-air masses from Africa and the U.S. collide, pushing temperatures toward record-breaking levels. Portugal and Spain brace for highs over 109°F, while France, Italy, and Greece remain scorched. A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean is further amplifying the crisis. Experts link this extreme weather to human-driven climate change, warning that heat-related deaths have surged 30% in two decades. With 5 billion people projected to face dangerous heat annually by 2050, Europe’s heat crisis is a stark warning for the world.
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Monday, 12 August 2024
A wildfire is burning just outside of Athens with hundreds of firefighters trying to bring the blaze under control.
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