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Extreme heat waves and wildfires are impacting the US and Europe, causing significant health risks and fatalities.

A severe heat wave is affecting large areas of the United States, prompting extreme heat warnings, including for Minnesota and New England, where temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels. This heat wave poses serious health risks for residents and has led to evacuations, such as in Eureka amid wildfire threats. In Europe, the heatwave has been deadly, contributing to approximately 1,000 excess deaths in France.