Rhodes, Greece — A third successive heat wave in Greece pushed temperatures back above 104 degrees across parts of the country Tuesday following more nighttime evacuations from fires that have raged out of control for days. Many regions of Greece remained on "red alert," meaning there was an extreme risk of dangerous forest fires exacerbated by strong winds. Heat wave after heat waveIn Athens, authorities resumed afternoon closing hours Tuesday at the ancient Acropolis as part of broader measures to cope with the high heat as Greece braced for a new wave of soaring temperatures. The severe heat in Greece has been reflected across much of southern Europe and Northern Africa. Deadly fires in AlgeriaIn Algeria at least 34 people have died as wildfires raged through residential areas, forcing mass evacuations.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 25, 2023 21:50 UTC