European wildfires threaten popular tourist sites in Italy and Greece

Environmental Impact & Disaster Response - Wildfires are engulfing communities across the Mediterranean, impacting tourist destinations like Sardinia and Greece [1][2] - Over 100 people were rescued from the sea in Sardinia due to fast-moving fires [1] - 500 Greek firefighters battled 50 wildfires, including 5 major conflagrations, in a single weekend [2] - More than 3,500 people have been evacuated due to the fires [4] Weather & Climate - Parts of Greece experienced temperatures close to 111° Fahrenheit (approximately 439° Celsius), leading to the closure of the Acropolis [3] - One site in Turkey recorded a record temperature of 122° Fahrenheit (approximately 50° Celsius) [3] - Intense summer heat is cited as one cause of the wildfires, similar to soaring US temperatures [2] Causes & Contributing Factors - Climate change and lost forest management skills are blamed for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires [4]