A Dangerous Heat Wave Fuels Wildfires, Shatters Records, and Triggers Emergency Responses

A dangerous heat wave is gripping Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas, sparking wildfires and triggering alerts. Scientists warn Europe is warming fastest globally. Fires are raging across multiple countries, and record temperatures are being broken.

Europe is heating at nearly twice the global average, intensifying heat waves and driving record fire seasons. France issued its highest heat alert, with officials taking protective measures.

The heat wave is expected to persist, spreading northward. The U.K. is also experiencing a heat wave, with health alerts issued.

Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Turkey are all battling wildfires and extreme heat, leading to evacuations and calls for assistance. The situation poses significant risks to public health and infrastructure.