Weather Reports
Forests (2040), August 17, 2021, French Riviera, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Algeria and Spain (Wildfires, beatwaves, and droughts)
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2021
Thousands of people fled homes, campgrounds and hotels near the French Riviera on Tuesday as firefighters battled a blaze that raced through nearby forests, sending smoke pouring down wooded slopes toward vineyards in the picturesque area.
It was just the latest blaze in a summer of wildfires that have swept across the Mediterranean region, leaving areas in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Algeria and Spain in smoldering ruins.
Reference:
Associated Press. 2021. “Thousands Of People Flee A Wildfire Near The French Riviera During Vacation Season” NPR. August 17, 2021.