‘Nightmare’ for France and Spain as extreme heat fuels wildfires

WorldEnvironment
12 Aug 2025 • 12:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • France and Spain have issued red weather warnings as extreme temperatures are forecast across Europe this week.
  • Spain's meteorological service Aemet predicts peaks of 44C in Seville, while France could see highs of 39C in areas like Lyon and Montelimar.
  • The red warnings signify "significant risk" to health, with authorities advising vigilance for vulnerable groups and even healthy individuals due to potential heat-related illnesses.
  • An agricultural climatologist described the situation as "not normal, it's a nightmare".
  • The extreme heat has also exacerbated wildfires in northern Spain, Portugal, and Turkey, leading to evacuations and significant firefighting efforts.

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