# Europe swelters under new heatwave

https://mins.news/en/item/22064

- France 24, 2026-08-14 10:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe-swelters-under-new-heatwave

> Much of Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer. Temperatures in parts of France have climbed to 40°C, prompting a wildfire in the southwest.

## Stories

- [European Heatwave Wildfire and Drought Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought.md

## Related coverage

- [Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer](https://mins.news/en/item/22139) — The Guardian, 2026-08-14
- [Europe swelters under new heatwave](https://mins.news/en/video/22081) — France 24 English, 2026-08-14
- [France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europe](https://mins.news/en/item/22057) — The Associated Press, 2026-08-14
- [Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe](https://mins.news/en/item/21975) — Al Jazeera, 2026-08-14