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Temepratures in Milan today: 37°C, humidity 44%
Yeserday was the hottest day in the last 200 years, 39°C.
Luckily I'm something of a coold blooded animal, I am just slightly annoyed by the heat. Others are dying. Literally. 16 died today so far, mostly elderly, in Milan. 12 in Turin. It should rain on thursday or friday, and cool off the temperature by 4 or 5 degrees.
AS to the fires, they are under control here in Italy, barely. No wind, they cannot spread too much. And planes and helicopters do wonders. But the situation is serious.
Also, the estimates are that 90% of the fires have been lit by firebugs and people who want to get rid of those protected forests on their terrains so suitable for building... a law was passed to block building for 10 to 15 years on land scorched by fire, but it seems people think about long term "investments".
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