Europe scorched by heatwaves and wildfires as temperatures soar past 40°C in several nations

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Europe scorched by heatwaves and wildfires as temperatures soar past 40°C in several nations  Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C in some countries. Authorities are urging caution as dry conditions, strong winds and heatwaves threaten wildfires.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/27/europe-scorched-by-heatwaves-and-wildfires-as-temperatures-soar-past-40c-in-several-nation  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00As summer temperatures continue to climb across Europe,

00:05multiple wildfires and extreme heat waves have erupted in various regions across the continent.

00:11A heat wave in Turkey pushed temperatures past 40 degrees Celsius,

00:16creating dangerous conditions and sparking wildfires.

00:20Ground and aerial firefighting teams were deployed to combat blazes in multiple areas.

00:30In Greece, many Athenians rushed to the beaches as the year's first major heat wave hit the country.

00:38Set to peak at around 40 or 41 degrees Celsius,

00:42the heat wave is expected to last until the end of the weekend when temperatures are forecast to ease.

00:52In Italy, firefighters have been training to prepare for the threat of upcoming heat waves.

00:58New technologies like the use of artificial intelligence are being added to traditional methods

01:03to improve techniques and minimize risks.

01:06Theautres Amen

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