France bans some outdoor drinking as heat wave threatens Europe

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Another major heat dome will bake swaths of Europe - The Washington Post.

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France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds politico.euIntense heat dome will bake Spain, France and the U.K.

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The Washington PostEurope braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C ReutersFrance bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert BBCFrance cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave The Guardian

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France bans some outdoor drinking as heat wave threatens Europe CBS NewsFrance bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert

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France bans alcohol during Fete de la Musique amid heat wave DW.comFrance bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert

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Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.

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**Summary:** France has banned alcohol consumption at music festivals due to a heatwave alert, with temperatures expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of the country and Spain. **Why It Matters:** This ban underscores the growing concern over public health during extreme weather conditions, highlighting the need for safety measures that