Degrees celsius. and whether experts predict it will remain hot for the next 10 to 15 days. beijing is feeling the heat, hitting a record high for this time of year on friday. people used umbrellas, fans, and face masks to try to stay cool, as chinese authorities urged people to stay indoors. and even though 30 degrees celsius may not seem extreme, it is unusual in places like sweden. meteorologists there say so far this month has been the driest in over 20 years, which could increase the risk of wildfires. spain is taking early precautions to prepare for another potentially brutal fire season. last year, it was one of the worst hot spots in europe, with nearly 500 wildfires destroying more than 300,000 hectares of land. firefighters say that they are already training for the battles ahead, by taking part in drills ....