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First Alert Weather: Death toll rises to more than 1,300 in historic European heat wave
A historic heat wave has killed over 1,300 people in Europe, with France accounting for roughly 1,000 deaths. Infrastructure in Germany is failing due to extreme heat, and hospitals are overwhelmed by heat-related illnesses. Temperatures exceeding 104°F are shattering records, driven by a persistent heat dome.
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