Wildfires fueled by an unrelenting heatwave are tearing through southern Europe, leaving destruction and heartbreak in their wake. At least two lives have been lost, and communities from Italy to Greece are grappling with flames devouring forests, disrupting travel, and testing emergency responders. 🌡️
In Italy, firefighters Giuseppe Lasalata and Antonio Martino, both 45, tragically fell from a cliff while rescuing a family trapped by flames in Nova Siri. Mayor Antonello Mele called them "heroes," a sentiment echoed by locals as temperatures in Rome are set to hit 38°C this week. 🚒💔
The heatwave—nicknamed "Charon" after the ferryman of Greek myth—has turned forests into tinderboxes. A blaze near Rome even halted trains between the capital and Naples, stranding travelers. Southern Italy and its islands face daily fire alerts, with firefighters working around the clock. 🚨
Experts warn such extreme weather events may become the "new normal" as climate patterns shift. Meanwhile, residents brace for more scorching days ahead. 🌐🌿
