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France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Kirsten Grieshaber | The Associated Press and John Leicester | The Associated Pr , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 28, 2026
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Key points France's public health agency reported around 1,000 additional deaths last week due to the extreme heat. Nearby countries, including Poland and the Czech Republic, have experienced record-high temperatures as well.
A severe heat wave has been affecting Europe, causing temperature records to be broken in several countries. France's public health agency reported around 1,000 additional deaths last week due to the extreme heat.
The heat wave has also sparked wildfires in Germany and caused crowds to gather in Berlin, where police used water cannons to cool them down. Nearby countries, including Poland and the Czech Republic, have experienced record-high temperatures as well.
Further details on the European heat wave and its impact are available from the source, including specific temperature readings and additional information on the affected countries.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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