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France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Kirsten Grieshaber And John Leicester, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The country's public health agency reported around 1,000 additional deaths last week due to the heat.
A severe heat wave has been affecting Europe, with France experiencing extreme temperatures. The country's public health agency reported around 1,000 additional deaths last week due to the heat. Temperature records have been broken in the region, leading to wildfires in Germany.
Authorities in Berlin have been using water cannons to help cool down large crowds. Further details about the European heat wave and its impact are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the latest updates on the situation in France and other affected areas.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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