Fires erupt across parts of Italy and tourist sites shut in Greece as temperatures expected to hit nearly 50C in some regions A heatwave is rolling across southern Europe, fuelling wildfires, exacerbating droughts in Italy and Spain and leading the Greek authorities to close some of the most popular tourist sites. Related: Europe's extreme June heat clearly linked to climate change, research shows Related: Heatwave temperatures in UK higher than Los Angeles and Bahamas Continue reading...