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Spain, Europe and heat record

Two die in Spain wildfire, two deaths in France from European heatwave
Wildfires have killed two people in Spain and two others have died in France because of a heatwave that has gripped Europe and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.With scorching temperatures again on Wednesday,
Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues
Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in Seville and neighbouring areas. A new heat record for June of 46C was set on Saturday in the town of El Granado, according to Spain's national weather service, which also said this month is on track to be the hottest June on record.
Spain and Italy scorch through intense heatwave with temperatures set to soar to 42C
A searing heatwave sweeping Europe has pushed temperatures above 40°C in parts of Italy and Spain, as the world’s fastest-warming continent continues to suffer the effects of the climate emergency. Spain, Portugal, Greece and France have all issued extreme heat, wildfire and health warnings.
Three dead in Spain and top of Eiffel Tower shut in Paris as heatwave scorches Europe
A deadly wildfire has broken out in Spain and the top of the Eiffel Tower has been closed in Pairs – which was placed on red alert on Tuesday – as southern Europe swelters through a brutal heatwave.
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France
Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.
Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires and shuts nuclear plant
Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires and shuts nuclear plant An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.
Four dead as Europe endures deadly heatwave
Four dead as Europe endures deadly heatwave -
Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records
Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest fires and forcing the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.
Spain & Portugal ‘still hot’ warning for Irish tourists as thunderstorm alert issued amid deadly 39C Europe heatwave
AN URGENT warning has been issued to Irish tourists over thunderstorms and scorching heatwaves sweeping across Europe. Irish ...
Spain travel advice latest as heatwave rages and Seville temperatures reach 41C
Spain is sweltering through temperatures of more than 40°C as a heatwave sweeps across southern Europe just as the summer ...
Spain heatwave horror as 114F heatwave threatens to ruin Brits' holidays
A scorching heatwave with temperatures up to 46C is set to hit Spain later this month, threatening to ruin Brits' holidays.
Full list of European countries under heatwave alerts as map pinpoints 42C scorcher & deadly temps grip Spain & Portugal
THE full list of European countries placed under a heatwave warning has been revealed with a new map showing temperatures ...
Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe
Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.
Spain heatwave warning issued with some parts of country 'likely to exceed 42C'
A heatwave warning has been issued for Spain this week as temperatures are set to soar, with some parts likely to “exceed 42C ...
Europe heatwave: Spain summer heat breaks records as temperatures hit 46C while 50,000 flee Turkey wildfires
Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey, forcing the evacuation of more than 50,000 residents, as an early summer heatwave ...
Spain continues to endure record-breaking heatwave
People walk with a parasol in Seville, Spain, July 2, 2025. Spain continues to endure a record-breaking heatwave. More than ...
Spain wildfire turns deadly as Catalonia hit by largest blaze in history; scary visuals on camera
Europe’s relentless heatwave has unleashed a catastrophic wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia, sending ash 45,000 feet high and ...