Spain's heatwave led to 1,149 deaths between August 3 and August 18, with extreme temperatures making firefighting more difficult.
Sanziana Georgescu
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According to Le Figaro, the heatwave from August 3-18 caused 1,149 deaths, and in July, some 1,060 deaths were attributed to the same causes, marking a significant increase. Temperatures have reached as high as 45°C in southern Spain, complicating the efforts of firefighters and soldiers in fighting wildfires. This highlights the severe impact of heat waves on public health and the environment.
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