A Croatian firefighter has died in the storm that swept the Balkans, raising the toll to 6 dead
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A Croatian firefighter has died during a deadly storm that swept the Balkans after a heat wave, raising the death toll to six. Emergency services in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia scrambled Thursday to restore electricity and clear the debris left over after Wednesday’s chaos. Meteorologists say the storm was extremely powerful as it was formed after a string of very hot days. Experts say extreme weather conditions are likely fueled by climate change. A continuing heat wave has caused wildfires in many parts of Europe, with public health warnings in several countries.