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Historic heat fuels fires across Europe

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Record-high temperatures across Europe are fanning wildfires across the continent. Experts say a warming climate and an increase in flammable vegetation from rural depopulation are major factors.

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  • Europe is experiencing historic heat, with temperatures above 40°C fueling wildfires.
  • Spain is severely affected, with fires near Madrid causing fatalities and mass evacuations. 10s
  • Thousands have been evacuated in southern Spain and resort towns in Turkey due to advancing fires. 35s
  • The Balkans and Albania have also seen widespread destruction, impacting residents and tourists. 51s
  • Experts cite both climate change and increased vegetation from rural depopulation as contributing factors. 1m 24s
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