"Parts of Spain and Portugal likely to bear brunt of heat, while drought conditions sweep North America"
"After a period of cooler weather, swaths of central and eastern Europe face another heatwave as hot air over south-western Europe pushes north-west.
Since late July, large parts of the Iberian peninsula have endured persistent heat, with temperatures frequently climbing to the high 30s to low 40s celsius.
Last Thursday, a weather station 350 metres above sea level in the Spanish city of Talavera de la Reina recorded a maximum of 42.7C (108.9F), approximately 18C above the local August norm.
This intense heat crept into southern France early last week, driving some areas into the high 30s celsius. Combined with parched soils, the conditions are ideal for the spread of wildfires."
Brendan Wood reports for the Guardian August 11, 2025.
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"A Heat Wave Scorches Parts Of Europe And Fans Wildfire Threat In France" (AP)
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