A new heat wave driven by climate change is expected to intensify unprecedented wildfires across France and Spain, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Firefighters are using a brief window before the heat arrives to contain the blazes.
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Soaring temperatures in parts of France, Spain and Portugal could combine with dry conditions and strong winds to worsen the wildfire threat. It is the fourth heat wave to affect Europe since May.
A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting resources.
Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.
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France and Spain Race to Contain Wildfires Amid Heat Wave https://www.europesays.com/uk/1118276/ France and Spain are racing to contain wildfires amid a heat wave that has temperatures soaring up to…#uk #news #uknews France and Spain are racing to contain wildfires amid a heat wave that has temperatures soaring up to 42 degrees Celsius — that’s up to 107 degrees
The situation remains challenging as a fourth heat wave hits Western Europe.