Forced evacuations as southern Europe battles wildfires during intense heatwave

Several European countries, including Greece and Switzerland, are battling wildfires amid a heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record highs. Scientists say a ‘heat dome’ has been covering the south of the European continent since July 17, 2023, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in France, Spain and Italy. Scientists say that 2023 is likely to be the warmest year on record.