Thousands of hectares burned overnight in northern California

A series of wildfires raging across the western United States and Canada has covered the region with a blanket of smoke. Meanwhile, fires across the Mediterranean have caused evacuations in parts of Italy and Spain, impacting holiday plans for many. Extreme heat in a number of countries has been deadly. It all comes as the average global temperatures this week are setting records. Monday was declared the hottest day ever recorded. Ediz Tiyansan reports. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.