Heatwave: Warnings of 'heat apocalypse' in France

18.07.2022, 16:03 bbc.com

Authorities in western France are warning of a "heat apocalypse" in 15 regions as a heatwave continues to blanket much of Europe. Temperatures could reach record levels in the southwest of the country, with firefighters battling wildfires and thousands forced to evacuate. Blazes in Spain, Portugal and Greece have forced thousands more to flee.