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15 WORLD maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 19 JULY 2023 mer resort towns. Before nightfall, water-drop- ping planes and helicopters tackled the flames near Lago- nisi, 25 miles south-east of the capital. The second large wildfire broke out in a wooded area near the resort town of Loutra- ki, 55 miles west of Athens, where a children's summer camp and rehabilitation centre for seniors were evacuated, lo- cal officials said. Is it safe to travel to Europe? The UK's Foreign, Common- wealth and Development Of- fice has updated its travel ad- vice for both Greece and Spain. "You should check with your travel provider before traveling and follow the advice of local authorities at all times," it ad- vises. It is still generally safe to trav- el to Europe during the current heatwave provided you take appropriate measures to look after yourself, but bear in mind that some groups, including the very young and the elder- ly, are more vulnerable during spells of extreme heat. It is good practice to car- ry high-SPF sunscreen and a bottle of water with you at all times, applying and refilling throughout the day. Avoid drinking too much caf- feine or alcohol in hot weather, too, as this will dehydrate you faster. If you can, avoid any strenu- ous activity in the middle of the day (around midday to 5pm), when temperatures are highest. The following symptoms could be signs that you are suf- fering from heat exhaustion: • tiredness and/or weak- ness; • dizziness; • headache; • feeling sick or being sick; • excessive sweating or a heat rash; • cramps in the arms, legs and stomach; • fast breathing or heart- beat; • a high temperature; • extreme thirst. If so, move out of the sun and into the shade as quickly as possible, keeping cool with water or sports drinks. Remove any unnecessary clothes and place cold packs or cold, damp towels around the neck, under the armpits or around the feet to help bring the body temper- ature down. Europe? When Charon will end, latest A major fire broke out in the village of Grebastica in Sibenik