54 people treated and 19 taken to hospital after West Midlands fire, as thousands evacuated in Croatia – Europe live

Fires also blaze in Germany and France as extreme heat continues to grip Europe todayFour taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands firesEngland has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the long-term average fo…

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