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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Record Heat Grips Western Europe
Caption: Record Heat Grips Western Europe. Record-breaking temperatures have swept across western Europe, with France, the UK and Spain all experiencing unprecedented heat during an intense heatwave. France recorded its hottest day since national records began, while the UK saw its warmest June temperatures on record and Spain registered its highest average daily temperature since 1950. Temperatures climbed to almost 41 degrees Celsius in Paris, where red heat alerts remain in place across much of the country. The extreme conditions forced the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower to close earlier than usual, while thousands of homes were left without electricity. Authorities have also warned of an increased risk of wildfires, with firefighters tackling major blazes in western France. Officials say Europe may need to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme heat as temperatures continue to rise. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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