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Heatwave across Greece sparks health and fire warnings

Yes, there are wildfires in Europe. Recent heatwaves and dry conditions have sparked wildfires in several countries, including Greece and Turkey, with evacuations, property damage, and major firefighting efforts underway.

More than a thousand firefighters have been deployed in Turkiye, to battle fast-moving wildfires. The flames are threatening villages and towns in the western province of Izmir.

Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City's many tourists and Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican alike towards the Italian capital's 2,500 public fountains for refreshment.

In a cluster of small coastal towns near Athens, wildfires have destroyed homes and forced both residents and tourists to evacuate. As temperatures continue to rise, such disasters are becoming increasingly frequent in Greece.

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