A protracted heatwave crawling across much of Europe has brought scorching temperatures to France this week, dealing a further blow to ecosystems already weakened by drought – while also putting human health at risk. French authorities placed large swaths of southern France on the highest heat warning level – a “red alert” – on Wednesday as temperatures shot past 40°Celsius (104°F), … Read more
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France on Monday afternoon issued a “red alert” for four southern regions amid a spell of excessively hot weather, with temperatures expected to peak at 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Rhone valley. Issued on: 22/08/2023 – 12:04 1 min The alert, France’s most serious, allows local authorities to call off sporting or … Read more
Eighteen suspected migrants were found dead Tuesday in a Greece forest fire near the Turkish border as scores of firefighters battled to contain the second deadly wave of blazes to hit the country in a month. Issued on: 22/08/2023 – 07:06Modified: 22/08/2023 – 14:39 2 min Fire department spokesman Yiannis Artopios said the victims were … Read more
Cooling weather on Monday gave firefighters a slight edge against what the prime minister described as “apocalyptic” wildfires blazing across western Canada, after tens of thousands were evacuated or put on alert. Issued on: 21/08/2023 – 17:56Modified: 21/08/2023 – 18:29 3 min Two fires threatening large parts of the scenic Okanagan Valley, including the cities … Read more