Europe continues to suffer record fires and temperatures



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The heatwave that stifles Europe has kept temperatures close to historic highs on Friday, while firefighters have continued to fight fires and authorities have declared a ban on barbecues, although the rain falls at night. a truce to the people.

– Greece, the government assumes its responsibility –

In Greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras assumed political responsibility for the devastating fires that left at least 87 dead, according to the latest balance.

In a speech to his Council of Ministers broadcast live by the media, Tsipras said that he wanted to "fully assume before the Greek people the political responsibility for this tragedy."

In the town of Mati, the most affected by the fires, rescue teams continued to search for the missing among the rubble and charred pines.

On Thursday, Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection, Nikos Toskas, said the fires may have been felony.

– Germany stalked by fires –

Germany withstood near record temperatures, with forecasts of nearly 39 ° C.

Firefighters fought to control fires near Fichtenwalde, southwest of Berlin, and also mobilized in Saxony-Anhalt

In Berlin, police had to use a water cannon to irrigate the yellow grass of the parliament building, the Reichstag .

– The United Kingdom in the oven –

The UK enjoyed some clemency at the time, after the media had warned that Friday the country would be "in the oven". In the afternoon, a shower relieved the Londoners.

Experts warned that temperatures could reach its record of 38.5 ° C.

The Eurotunnel operator has canceled many tickets due to "extreme temperatures" and bad weather operation of the air conditioning.

London firefighters have asked local authorities to ban barbecues in parks.

– Burning night in Holland –

The Netherlands recorded 1,143 forest fires in the first 25 days of July, compared to 187 during the entire month of July of next year.

The night from Thursday to Friday was the hottest in history with temperatures of 24.4 ° C

– Sweden forbids barbecues –

In Sweden, authorities have identified 17 fires of forest still active after the choking of other homes.

In some southern parts of the country, people suffered from heat, with thermometers exceeding the historic maximum of 34.6 ° C in some southern areas.

For the weekend there are rains announced, but the ban on lighting barbecues or bonfires is maintained.

– France relieved by the rain –

On Thursday the Parisians only supported the 37 ° C that reached the thermometers, but Friday the city received with relief the rain and the forecasts of 39 thunderstorms for the weekend launched by the Météo-France meteorological agency.

– Belgium is experiencing a worse summer than in 2006 –

Belgium has declared the warning for heat and the forecasts have been confirmed and on July 26, it was the day most record high with a high of 34 ° C, said meteorologist David Dehenaw.

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