Wildfires Rage In Southern Europe Heatwave

EUROPE – Wildfires are raging in several areas of southern Europe – including Mainland Greece.

The most severe fire in the country currently is in the Dervenochoria region – smoke billowing from the area can be seen on satellite imagery.

The EU sending firefighting planes to Greece as the country attempts to tackle the fires.

Meanwhile, the Italian island of Sardinia expected to see a high of 114.8f Tuesday afternoon.

The World Meteorological Organization says extreme weather patterns highlight the need for more climate action.