The NHS warns that excessive heat is potentially dangerous for children aged five and under, and older people aged 65 years and over, as well as people with underlying health conditions including heart problems, breathing problems, and diabetes.

THIS is the moment a brazen arsonist starts a terrifying wildfire by fanning the flames to help them spread faster. Hundreds of dangerous and deadly fires have plagued Europe in recent weeks with

Turkey and Greece are among the countries impacted by record-breaking temperatures and widespread wildfires. | ITV National News

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Extreme heat has persisted in parts of Europe and some countries are dealing with major wildfires. Wildfires in Turkey on Sunday forced more than 1,700 people to flee their homes and one firefighter died. Greece, Bulgaria and Montenegro are also battling blazes fed by unusually high temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds.

Greece and Turkey among latest countries hit by summer fires - Wildfires across the continent have forced thousands to evacuate and injured dozens over recent weeks

A suspected arsonist has been caught on CCTV lighting fires in Bulgaria - as devastating blazes continue to sweep neighbouring countries including Turkey and Greece.