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Wildfire spreads near Athens amid scorching heat, prompting evacuations

Monday, August 12

(LONDON) -- Hundreds of firefighters were battling fast-moving wildfires Monday near Athens amid scorching temperatures throughout Greece, emergency and weather officials said, as evacuations are underway in the region.Government officials warned of a high fire hazard in several areas, including the Athens peninsula and... Read More.

Wildfire spreads near Athens amid scorching heat, prompting evacuations orders

Monday, August 12

(LONDON) -- Wildfires were burning Monday morning near Athens amid scorching temperatures throughout Greece, emergency and weather officials said.Government officials warned of an high fire hazard in several areas, including the Athens peninsula and the Boeotia region northwest of it.Both areas were among those... Read More.

Heat wave brings scorching temperatures across the country

Friday, July 5

(LOS ANGELES) -- The western U.S. is facing a historic heat wave with alerts issued even for coastal cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, and normally cooler places, like Seattle and Portland, Oregon.The heat wave could break all-time records.Las Vegas could hit or... Read More.

Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave

Friday, July 5

(NEW YORK) -- Evacuation orders have been issued due to a wildfire in central California, the latest among more than a dozen blazes burning in the state amid a scorching heat wave.The French Fire near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County has burned more... Read More.

Scorching heat wave continues across Midwest, Northeast

Tuesday, June 18

(NEW YORK) -- Heat alerts have been issued for Tuesday in at least 19 states in the Midwest and Northeast, with some states expecting to see their hottest days in 30 years.Areas in the Ohio Valley and up to Maine could see their warmest... Read More.

Scorching heat at Trump rally in Las Vegas sends six to hospital, fire department says

Monday, June 10

(LAS VEGAS) -- Six people were taken to a hospital, while another two dozen received medical attention on site at former President Donald Trump's rally in Las Vegas on Sunday amid extreme heat, the Clark County Fire Department said.The county fire department said "most,... Read More.

Memorial Day weather: Rain along the East Coast and scorching heat in the Gulf

Monday, May 27

(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather is expected on Memorial Day to move into the East Coast’s I-95 corridor, bringing with it damaging winds, hail and maybe even a few tornadoes.Sunday was the most active severe weather day so far this year with at least... Read More.