Thousands flee wildfires in France as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe

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Some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal, with air temperatures above 44C expected in Spain

Brutal heat torching southern Europe has forced more than 20,000 people to flee wildfires in France, as a marine heatwave scalds the Mediterranean and researchers warn that “Dantesque” scenarios cannot be ruled out as infernos worsen.

A “particularly intense” wildfire on France’s Atlantic coast prompted a series of evacuations, including thousands of tourists from campsites and other holiday accommodation, as firefighters struggled to control the blaze.

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