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July 2026 was recorded as the second hottest month globally, according to reports. The average temperature in Western Europe reached 21.62°C, which is 2.79°C above the historical average.
This temperature increase has intensified wildfires in several regions of Europe, leading to heightened concern over extreme weather conditions across the continent.
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