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The soaring temperatures—exceeding 50°C locally—are a key driver of the current wildfires. Such extreme heat not only dries out vegetation, making it highly combustible, but also weakens the resilience of communities and firefighting efforts alike. The high heat has contributed to a rapid escalation of fire intensity, often making it difficult for response teams to keep the flames in check. The fires’ swift expansion often results in property losses, ecological damage, and dangerous smoke inhalation risks for nearby populations.