A heat wave has gripped parts of Europe, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius in southern France. This extreme heat has increased the risk of wildfires, particularly in regions like Hungary and Bulgaria. Fires also caused fresh evacuations in Turkey's northwest. On Monday, France placed 12 departments on red alert, its highest heat warning. Social media images showed empty streets and residents trying to stay cool. The heat wave, France's second this summer, started Friday and is expected to last all week. Other European countries, including Hungary and the U.K., are also experiencing record-breaking temperatures and issuing warnings.