Severe wildfires continue to spread in a number of European countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Hungary and Croatia, reports Sky News.

This year's fire season in Europe started earlier than usual, after an unusually dry and hot spring.. Local authorities attribute this phenomenon to climate change.. Thousands of people had to be evacuated due to the fires.

Three thousand firefighters are involved in extinguishing the fire and saving houses in the south-west of France in the Gironde department.. In Portugal, more than a thousand firefighters and ordinary citizens are trying to keep the fire from residential buildings.

In Spain, fire services are trying to contain the spread of several pockets of forest fires. The sixth day is the fight against fire in the area of \u200b\u200bLas Hurdes in the Autonomous Society of Extremadura. 3,000 people were evacuated from the south of the autonomous society of Andalusia due to the threat of fires. residents of local villages.

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Scientists note that the level of heat dangerous for people goes beyond the numbers on the thermometer. The level of humidity is also important.. According to current research, the critical limit for ambient temperature lies below 35°C. At 100% humidity, the critical temperature is 31°C, and at 60% - 38°C.