Wildfires in Europe are escalating amid a severe heatwave. The UK experienced its hottest June on record at 91.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Southern Spain reached extreme temperatures of 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey's western regions are facing significant wildfires, prompting the evacuation of over 50,000 people, primarily from Izmir. In France, wildfires erupted in Corbières on June 29, 2025, leading to evacuations and a red weather alert. The effects of the wildfires have extended to travelers, as airlines arranged repatriation flights for those affected in Greece and popular vacation spots.
Wildfires are raging across Turkey's western regions, affecting areas such as Izmir and leading to the evacuation of over 50,000 people due to extreme temperatures.
In the French region of Corbières, wildfires erupted on June 29, 2025, prompting evacuations and a red weather alert issued by the French government.
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