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News Wrap: Record heat drives wildfires across Italy

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News Wrap: Record heat drives wildfires across Italy

In our news wrap: Regions in Italy saw temperatures soar to 120 this week, fueling destructive wildfires across the south. Meanwhile in the US, nearly 175 million Americans are under severe heat advisories. A new analysis of the sweltering June northwest heatwave revealed it may have killed up to 600 people.

08/12/2021

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