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Wildfires in France

World Aug 10

UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe has its 3rd hottest year on record so far

By Stefanie Dazio, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Science Aug 06

People brave heat to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, in Washington
Poll shows how extreme heat is changing Americans' lives

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest.

By Alexa St. John, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

World Aug 03

APTOPIX Greece Wildfires
Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK

Wildfires west of Athens jumped containment lines, a day after a midair collision between two helicopters killed two crew members.

By Derek Gatopoulos, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

World Jul 27

Wildfire in Lege-Cap-Ferret
French wildfire created country's 1st recorded pyrocumulonimbus cloud, igniting more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Nation Jul 27

Wisconsin Tornado Extreme Weather
Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

By Cybele Mayes-Osterman and Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Jul 27

France says enormous wildfire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing

By Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva, John Leicester, Associated Press

With temperatures expected to rise, the situation remains critical as crews against time, using earth movers to create firebreak…

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Jul 06

As heat wave breaks, flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

Flash flood warnings were issued Monday for parts of New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey as rounds of storms moved through the area.

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Jul 03

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat

By Steven Sloan, Associated Press

Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed.

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Jun 30

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest

By Ed White, Associated Press

The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.

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Jun 30

How to stay cool and safe in a heat wave, even without air conditioning

By Caleigh Wells, Melina Walling, Associated Press

Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions.

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