SHOTLIST: SICILY, ITALY (JULY 20, 2025) (ANADOUL - ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF WILDFIRE BEHIND RESIDENTIAL AREAS / FLAMES AND SMOKE RISING / FIREFIGHTING VEHICLES (NIGHT SHOTS)SICILY, ITALY - JULY 20, 2025: A wildfire that broke out on Sunday, July 20, between the towns of Trapani and San Vito Lo Capo in western Sicily continued burning into the night, destroying hectares of maquis vegetation. Severe heat wave sweeping across Europe has triggered widespread wildfires and emergency responses in several countries, affecting thousands and prompting evacuations and closures. A new wave of extreme heat is expected to sweep across Italy, with meteorologists warning of potentially record-breaking temperatures in the country’s southern regions and major islands. The hot air mass, dubbed the third "African heat wave" of the summer, will primarily affect southern Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia, where temperatures could reach 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) and approach the European record of 48.8 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) set in Sicily in August 2021, according to Italian news agency Rai. Authorities say temperatures will remain significantly above average throughout the week, with highs expected to exceed 42°C (108°F) in Puglia, Basilicata, Sardinia, and Sicily. The heat will also be felt in central Italy, with highs nearing 36°C (97°F) in cities such as Rome and Florence.