There is no end in sight to the extreme heat spell in Italy - even European heat records may be shaking. In Turkey and Greece, the situation appears to have calmed down somewhat overall.
In many countries, emergency services have been fighting flames for days. While the situation in Greece has eased slightly for the time being, terrifying news is coming from Algeria.
Soldiers who were supposed to help in the fire area were among the dead. More than 100 people were saved from the flames. A wall of fire ten kilometers long has formed in the Peloponnese.
The fight against the flames in the Mediterranean area continues. Dramatic scenes take place again on the Greek island of Evia. At the same time, a new heat wave threatens.
In parts of southern Europe, the situation in the fight against the fires appears to be easing slightly for the time being. Decreasing winds are providing a respite in Greece. But the danger is not over.
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