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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Europe's Heatwave Claims 8 Lives, Sparks Wildfires and Health Alerts
Caption: Europe’s Heatwave Claims 8 Lives, Sparks Wildfires and Health Alerts. The early summer heatwave across Europe has left 8 people dead, with 4 deaths in Spain, 2 in France, and 2 in Italy. Spain’s Catalonia region saw two fatalities from a wildfire, and additional deaths were reported in Extremadura and Cordoba due to the heat. France’s energy minister reported two heat-related deaths, with over 300 people hospitalized as temperatures soared. Italy issued red alerts for 18 cities as temperatures hit record highs, with two men over 60 dying on Sardinia’s beaches. In Germany, temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C (104°F), marking the hottest day of the year. Authorities in France are particularly concerned about the elderly and vulnerable populations as the heatwave continues. Turkey, which had dealt with wildfires earlier, reported that fires were mostly contained, although evacuation efforts affected 50,000 people. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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