Extreme heat causing wildfires across southern Europe

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Emergency services across many areas of southern Europe are tacking wildfires which are continuing to spread due to very high temperatures.
Countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece have seen highs of more than 40 degrees Celsius in recent days.
Record temperatures have also been set in parts of France and Slovenia.
Dozens of red heat alerts have also been issued, the highest level of warning.
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In Greece, around 5,000 firefighters are tackling flames after more than 152 new fires broke out across the country in the past 24 hours.
Thousands of residents and visitors have been moved to safety from the tourist islands of Chios and Zakynthos.
Authorities in the countries have warned that conditions could remain difficult for the next few days.
In Spain, more than 4,000 people were evacuated overnight in the north-western province of León after around 30 blazes were reported.
The country's government has raised its national emergency response level.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said: "We are at extreme risk of forest fires. Please be very cautious."

In neighbouring Portugal, firefighters battled three large wildfires after extreme temperatures were recorded in the area.
Officials warned southern regions of the country could hit highs of 44C.
Elsewhere in Europe, heat alerts remain in place in France, Italy and the Balkans, with temperatures expected to go above 40C in some areas.
Scientists have warned that climate change is making Mediterranean summers hotter and drier, which is causing longer and more intense fire seasons.