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Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave causing high temperatures, wildfires, and alcohol bans, with France on red alert as temperatures reach 40°C.

Europe is currently enduring an intense heatwave attributed partly to climate change, resulting in soaring temperatures exceeding 40°C in countries including France, where authorities have issued a red alert. The extreme heat has led to widespread consequences such as wildfires and public safety measures like alcohol bans aimed at reducing risky behavior in hot weather.