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France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Kirsten Grieshaber And John Leicester, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The country's public health agency reported around 1,000 additional deaths last week due to the extreme heat.
A severe heat wave has been affecting Europe, with France experiencing a significant impact. The country's public health agency reported around 1,000 additional deaths last week due to the extreme heat. Temperature records were broken in the region, leading to other consequences such as wildfires in Germany.
Authorities in Berlin took measures to mitigate the heat, using water cannons to cool down crowds. Further details about the European heat wave and its effects are available from KSAT 12's source. The situation is being monitored, and more information can be found through the news outlet.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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