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Weather tracker: heatwave triggers deadly wildfires in Turkey

At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of Scandinavia

Turkey and other parts of the Balkans have been gripped by a heatwave this week, sparking wildfires that have left at least 10 people dead and dozens in hospital.

Temperatures intensified at the weekend, peaking at 43C (109F) in Volos, Greece, on Tuesday. Tourist attractions such as the Acropolis were closed by authorities between midday and 5pm.

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