Paris battles record heat as morgues fill and families mourn
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A record heat wave in Paris has overwhelmed mortuaries and left families distressed, with many deaths among isolated elderly living at home. The situation echoes the devastating 2003 heat wave that killed about 15,000 people in France, underscoring the need for neighborly vigilance and solidarity to prevent a repeat tragedy.
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