Europe heat wave pushes UK to 38.1 C, puts 135 million at risk
Why it matters: Scientists link hotter, more frequent heat waves to climate change as hospitals and fire-prone areas come under added strain.
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Europe · August Heat Wave
Croatia wildfire kills 1, injures about 40 and evacuates 1,200
What's new: The blaze near Omis burned about 1,000 hectares in hours, shut part of a coastal highway and left 10 people in intensive care.