Europe's summer heat fuels fires and droughts
This year's European summer is witnessing widespread wildfires caused by heatwaves and severe droughts, with the situation deteriorating in Greece where authorities are trying to control a fire northwest of Athens that has destroyed over 100 homes and led to evacuations on the island of Kefalonia. Firefighting efforts have been supported by 500 personnel and European teams, amid concerns over unexploded ordnance explosions. The escalation has affected more than 10,000 hectares so far. Despite improvements in the fire situations in France and Spain, Greece remains among the most affected regions. Meanwhile, Hungary is experiencing unprecedented drought, which has led to the closure of its only nuclear power plant for the first time in over 40 years, as temperatures are expected to continue rising.
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