Europe on Fire: Tourists Flee Beaches as Wildfires Rage Across the Continent

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Europe is facing an unprecedented wildfire emergency. From Italy's Sardinia to the Greek islands and Turkey's scorched countryside, deadly fires are forcing thousands to flee their homes and holiday spots. With temperatures soaring above 50°C and strong winds spreading flames fast, entire towns and beaches have become scenes of chaos and rescue. This is not just a summer heatwave — it's a warning of the new climate reality. WooGlobe Ref : WGA661759 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Europe is burning, and the summer holiday has turned into a nightmare.

00:03Wildfires are ripping through Italy, Greece, and Turkey,

00:06leaving scorched earth and chaos behind.

00:09On Sardinia's southern coast, flames tore towards the beach

00:12as terrified tourists fled by boat, with cars exploding behind them.

00:17In Turkey, temperatures hit a record-breaking 50.5 degrees Celsius.

00:22Fires have already killed at least 17 and forced tens of thousands to flee.

00:27Officials are calling it apocalyptic.

00:29In Greece, massive infernos from Crete to the Peloponnese

00:32have forced thousands of tourists and locals to evacuate.

00:36The skies are black with smoke,

00:37and fire crews are locked in what they call a titanic battle.

00:41It's not just one country.

00:42This is a continent-wide crisis.

00:45In Cyprus, an elderly couple burned alive trying to escape.

00:49In Albania, arson and heat have sparked firestorms forcing whole towns to evacuate.

00:54Even France saw fast-moving fires near Marseille

00:56that shut down flights and injured dozens.

00:59From Italy's beaches to Turkey's farmlands,

01:01Europe is in the grip of a deadly heat-fueled disaster,

01:04and experts say it might not end until October.

01:08This summer is rewriting records

01:09and revealing the terrifying new normal.

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