Heatwave and Wildfires Strike Europe
August 12, 2025
Europe is experiencing heatwaves, with temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius, particularly in southern France. These extreme conditions pose a risk of wildfires in many areas, with meteorological stations recording temperature records. In Italy, a four-year-old boy died from heatstroke. Europe is warming rapidly, with 2023 expected to be one of the hottest years recorded. France and the United Kingdom have issued warnings for high temperatures.