Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as European heat wave claims lives
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Associated Press
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A record-smashing heat wave in Paris has overwhelmed mortuaries, with funeral homes running out of cold storage space for bodies. Mortuary owner Zouhaier Hertelli reports all 32 cold room spots are taken, and he's fielding constant calls from funeral directors and grieving families asking if there's room for more. The situation is described as catastrophic as extreme heat continues to claim lives across Europe.
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bskyParis mortuaries overwhelmed as European heat wave claims livesmedpagetoday.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledDo you have room for one more?
We're facing a really catastrophic situation, said a mortuary owner
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