Extreme weather hits Europe as wildfires, floods and storms force thousands to evacuate

Extreme weather is hitting Europe, with wildfires in Serbia and Bosnia, floods and fires in Spain, and severe storms in Poland. Thousands have been evacuated as firefighters battle fires, floods and power cuts.

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Extreme weather hits Europe as wildfires, floods and storms force thousands to evacuate

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