Sweltered in blistering heat wave

 Much of Western Europe has been facing sweltering weather, with extreme heat warnings issued and record temperatures tumbling

Europe sweltered in blistering heat wave, amid surge in temperature.

Firefighters across Europe have faced scorching temperatures amid a surge in wildfires

Heat records tumbled and firefighters faced new blazes as much of Western Europe baked in a grueling heatwave

The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned there was worse to come.

In Greece, a wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds raged on the mountainous region of Penteli, near Athens. It has damaged homes and and prompted local authorities to evacuate at least four areas and a hospital.

Wildfires are raging across Europe, where a heatwave has intensified drought conditions.

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