Raging wildfires are currently sweeping through several southern European countries, exacerbated by an ongoing intense heat wave. These devastating fires have already claimed the lives of two heroic Italian firefighters, Giuseppe Lasalata and Antonio Martino, both 45, who tragically lost their lives while attempting to save a family from their burning home in Nova Siri, a municipality in the southern province of Matera.
Nova Siri's Mayor Antonello Mele praised the firefighters, stating, \"They behaved like heroes.\" Their sacrifice underscores the perilous conditions faced by first responders battling these relentless blazes.
The persistent heat wave has led to almost daily wildfire outbreaks in Italy, particularly in the southern regions and on its islands. On Tuesday, a significant blaze near Rome disrupted rail connections between the Italian capital and the southern city of Naples. The urban temperatures in Rome are expected to soar above 38 degrees Celsius in the coming days, further escalating the risk of new fires.
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Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid persistent heat wave
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