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France: France's heatwave puts homeless people at risk.

Jun 29, 2026

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SHOTLIST LYON, FRANCE (JUNE 28, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE SHELTERING FROM HEAT 2. VARIOUS OF LYON DURING HEATWAVELYON, FRANCE - JUNE 28: Homeless people in Lyon faced soaring temperatures on Sunday, June 28, as France's prolonged heatwave increased health risks for those living on the streets. Many sought shade and water as the extreme heat persisted, while advocacy groups warned that people without shelter remain among the most vulnerable during prolonged periods of high temperatures. Authorities are investigating the deaths of three homeless men in separate incidents this week after extreme heat was suspected to have contributed to the fatalities. According to the collective Les Morts de la Rue, around 30% of recorded deaths among homeless people occur during the summer months.
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