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Heatwave in France: 74 drownings and emergency services overwhelmed

Seventy-four people have drowned since the start of the heatwave in France.

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Firefighters report a 51% increase in calls related to extreme heat.

Several districts in Paris experienced power outages during the heatwave.

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