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By late July, temperatures again rose to more than {{convert|40|°C}} in Southern Europe, impacting agriculture, electricity supply, forestry and human health. From 21 to 25 July, temperatures reached or exceeded {{convert|45|°C}}. Over 500 deaths in [[Hungary]] were attributed to the heatwave.<ref>{{cite web |title=500 deaths in Hungary blamed on European heat wave |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/500-deaths-in-hungary-blamed-on-european-heat-wave-1.674826 |website=[[CBC.ca]] |access-date=15 July 2018 |date=24 July 2007}}</ref> Major wildfires destroyed large forested areas across the region. Six people (including two [[Canadair]] pilots) lost their lives while trying to extinguish the flames in Greece. The country's electricity grid nearly collapsed due to exceptional demand for air conditioning. Hundreds of tourists were stranded on the beaches of [[Apulia]], in Southeastern Italy, and had to be rescued by boats.<ref name="bbc.co">{{cite web |title=Europe bakes in summer heatwave |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6915157.stm |website=[[BBC News Online]] |access-date=15 July 2018 |date=25 July 2007}}</ref>
In Bulgaria, six people were killed in the fires that started on 22 July. An estimated 1,530 fires broke out between 20 and 24 July, three times the yearly average. During the largest fire near [[Stara Zagora]], {{convert|50|sqkm|abbr=off}} of pine forest burned for three days, as firefighters were unable to control the fire by conventional means. Strong winds and the extremely dry air quickly sparked new fires. The government requested help from Russia, and [[Be-200]] amphibious [[water bomber]]s finally managed to contain the blaze near Stara Zagora.{{
==August 2007==
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