Flames spread across Dubrovnik region of Croatia in latest wildfires

Footage captured from residents and local firefighters shows wildfires burning in Croatia’s Dubrovnik region, a popular area for tourists in the Mediterranean. The country faced strong winds and extremely high temperatures, causing fires to spread quickly. Croatian authorities said up to 16 fire engines and 95 firefighters were deployed to the area, while the country’s airforce sent two specialised planes to help extinguish the flames. Parts of southern Europe, including Italy, Greece, Turkey and Algeria are battling wildfires after suffering from extreme temperatures Storms and heatwave kill five in northern Italy as wildfires continue in south Deadly global heatwaves undeniably result of climate crisis, scientists show