Temperatures are soaring across Western Europe, with the UK, Spain, and France seeing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The heat poses a serious health risk, as people will need to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. In Britain, few homes, apartments, schools or small businesses have air conditioning, making residents particularly vulnerable.

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