Environment · World
Europe Heatwave Fuels Wildfires, Causes Excess Deaths, Economic Loss
Europe experienced a severe heatwave in June and July, leading to widespread wildfires in France and Spain. In France, over 600 firefighters battled a blaze in the Var region, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate and burning homes. Authorities reported over 5,700 excess deaths during the heatwave period, attributing them to all causes. Spain declared a national emergency for the first time due to its largest wildfire of the year, which raged for five days. A UK study estimated the heatwave cost the economy $1.5 billion and resulted in 24 million lost work hours.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): Scroll.in, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3): Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Indian Express
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Firstpost
- International (5): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters