Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures

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In Croatia, one person was killed and 40 were hospitalised as flames tore through the tourist town of Omis, prompting 2,000 evacuations.

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In Croatia, one person was killed and 40 were hospitalised as flames tore through the tourist town of Omis, prompting 2,000 evacuations.

Sources: Al Jazeera