France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat

France is enduring an intense heatwave — sixty-one departments are on red alert. People without housing face the greatest danger: no air conditioning, no cool refuge. In Marseille, outreach workers are stepping up: handing out water, providing support, opening shelters for the most vulnerable. According to Euronews, these efforts are crucial as rough sleepers face serious health risks in extreme heat.

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