European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service

A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing, with victims including foreign nationals. The fire near Almeria, fueled by high temperatures and a suspected fallen power line, trapped escapees in vehicles and a dry riverbed. Over 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers are combating the blaze amid Spain's ongoing heatwave crisis.

France recorded its hottest day ever at 29.8°C (85.6°F) amid an early heat wave affecting much of Europe, with 40 drowning fatalities reported. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has prompted red alerts in 54 French departments and extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in multiple regions, impacting infrastructure and public health.

France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alerts, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on schools, trains, and public events. Over 20 drowning deaths have been reported, and scientists link the extreme heat to human-caused climate change. Similar conditions are affecting the UK, with record-breaking temperatures forecast.

France is under a red heat wave alert as extreme temperatures, potentially breaking records, impact infrastructure and public health. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has caused disruptions to schools, trains, and sports, with 20 drowning deaths reported since the weekend.

France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alert, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on infrastructure and public health, including 20 drowning deaths. The event is linked to climate change and compared to the deadly 2003 heat wave, with projections of more record-breaking heat in the coming years.