Italy may have hit Europe's hottest day on record as anticyclone 'Lucifer' sweeps in
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The city of Siracusa hit the blistering record Wednesday as a persistent heat wave around the Mediterranean in Europe and North Africa has contributed to some of the worst fires seen there in years.
The city of Siracusa hit the blistering record on Wednesday afternoon, as an anticyclone -- which Italian media reports are referring to as "Lucifer" -- swept in and continues to moves north up the country. A persistent heat wave around the Mediterranean in Europe and North Africa has contributed to some of the worst fires seen there in years.More Related News
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